2003 Ariel Atom vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2003 Ariel Atom is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 518 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ariel Atom. 1977 Toyota Celica 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 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ariel Atom | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ariel | Toyota |
| Model | Atom | Celica |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
