2003 Ariel Atom vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2003 Ariel Atom is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2003 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 2003 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1643 kg more than 2003 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, 1977 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ariel Atom. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville has automatic transmission and 2003 Ariel Atom has manual transmission. 2003 Ariel Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ariel Atom | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Ariel | Pontiac |
Model | Atom | Bonneville |
Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3140 mm |