2002 Ariel Atom vs. 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, both 2002 Ariel Atom and 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 546 more horse power than 2002 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 2002 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S weights approximately 715 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 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 604 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ariel Atom | 2002 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Ariel | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Atom | CC8S |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2659 mm |
