2002 Ariel Atom vs. 1990 Honda NSX
To start off, 2002 Ariel Atom is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2002 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 905 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ariel Atom | 1990 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ariel | Honda |
Model | Atom | NSX |
Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2976 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2610 mm |