2001 Ariel Atom vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 11 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 461 more horse power than 2001 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2001 Ariel Atom.
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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ariel Atom. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia 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. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ariel Atom | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Ariel | Ferrari |
Model | Atom | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1938 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2649 mm |