2004 Ariel Atom vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2004 Ariel Atom and 2004 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Forester (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Forester weights approximately 1003 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.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ariel Atom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ariel Atom | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ariel | Subaru |
| Model | Atom | Forester |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |
