2003 Ariel Atom vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Ariel Atom is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 873 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, 1980 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ariel Atom | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ariel | Toyota |
| Model | Atom | Crown |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2700 mm |
