2002 Ariel Atom vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ariel Atom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ariel Atom would be higher. At 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2002 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2002 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 870 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ariel Atom | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ariel | Porsche |
| Model | Atom | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2416 mm |
