2001 Ariel Atom vs. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ariel Atom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ariel Atom would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2001 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2001 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1185 kg more than 2001 Ariel Atom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ariel Atom | 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Ariel | Aston Martin |
| Model | Atom | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 4282 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |
