2002 Ariel Atom vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2002 Ariel Atom is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina 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 35 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Carina weights approximately 600 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ariel Atom | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ariel | Toyota |
Model | Atom | Carina |
Year Released | 2002 | 1982 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |