2004 Ariel Atom vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1971 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Porsche 914 weights approximately 465 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, 2004 Ariel Atom (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ariel Atom | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Ariel | Porsche |
Model | Atom | 914 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |