2004 Ariel Atom vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2004 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1097 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, 1986 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ariel Atom | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ariel | Toyota |
Model | Atom | Supra |
Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2600 mm |