2002 Ariel Atom vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2002 Ariel Atom is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lotus Elan weights approximately 134 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ariel Atom (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ariel Atom | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Ariel | Lotus |
Model | Atom | Elan |
Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2140 mm |