2004 Ariel Atom vs. 1977 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Corona weights approximately 540 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ariel Atom | 1977 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ariel | Toyota |
Model | Atom | Corona |
Year Released | 2004 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |