2004 Ariel Atom vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ariel Atom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ariel Atom would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2004 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 1434 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, 2005 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom. 2005 GMC Safari 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. 2005 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ariel Atom | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ariel | GMC |
| Model | Atom | Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2950 mm |
