2002 Ariel Atom vs. 1972 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Ariel Atom is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Celica would be higher. Both 2002 Ariel Atom and 1972 Toyota Celica are equipped with a 1,589 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Celica weights approximately 686 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Celica. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ariel Atom | 1972 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ariel | Toyota |
| Model | Atom | Celica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2430 mm |
