2004 Ariel Atom vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 435 more horse power than 2004 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom. 1998 Porsche 911 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. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ariel Atom | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ariel | Porsche |
| Model | Atom | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1150 mm |
