2004 Ariel Atom vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. Both 2004 Ariel Atom and 1978 Toyota Corona are equipped with a 1,587 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 525 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 1978 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 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2004 Ariel Atom has manual transmission. 2004 Ariel Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ariel Atom | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ariel | Toyota |
| Model | Atom | Corona |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
