2003 Ariel Atom vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2003 Ariel Atom is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Corona weights approximately 498 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Ariel Atom (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ariel Atom | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ariel | Toyota |
Model | Atom | Corona |
Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |