2003 Ariel Atom vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ariel Atom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ariel Atom would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2003 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 883 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ariel Atom. 2005 Porsche 911 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. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ariel Atom | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ariel | Porsche |
| Model | Atom | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2360 mm |
