2004 Ariel Atom vs. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari F1 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 662 more horse power than 2004 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 weights approximately 1230 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, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (373 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ariel Atom | 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | |
| Make | Ariel | Ferrari |
| Model | Atom | F1 2000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 771 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3020 mm |
