2004 Ariel Atom vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1969 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 915 kg more than 2004 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, 1969 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ariel Atom | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ariel | Toyota |
| Model | Atom | Crown |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2750 mm |
