2001 Ariel Atom vs. 2001 Toyota BB
To start off, both 2001 Ariel Atom and 2001 Toyota BB were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Toyota BB. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota BB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota BB weights approximately 560 kg more than 2001 Ariel Atom.
Because 2001 Ariel Atom is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ariel Atom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota BB, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota BB (150 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ariel Atom. 2001 Toyota BB has automatic transmission and 2001 Ariel Atom has manual transmission. 2001 Ariel Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota BB will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ariel Atom | 2001 Toyota BB | |
| Make | Ariel | Toyota |
| Model | Atom | BB |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
