2004 Ariel Atom vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. Both 2004 Ariel Atom and 1997 Toyota Carina are equipped with a 1,587 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 665 kg more than 2004 Ariel Atom.
Because 2004 Ariel Atom is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ariel Atom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ariel Atom | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ariel | Toyota |
| Model | Atom | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |
