2004 Ariel Atom vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2004 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 720 kg more than 2004 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom. 1981 Toyota Soarer 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. 1981 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ariel Atom | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Ariel | Toyota |
Model | Atom | Soarer |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2670 mm |