2002 AC Aceca vs. 2002 Ariel Atom
To start off, both 2002 AC Aceca and 2002 Ariel Atom were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2002 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2002 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2002 Ariel Atom | |
| Make | AC | Ariel |
| Model | Aceca | Atom |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2350 mm |
