2004 Ariel Atom vs. 2006 BMW 130

To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 2 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2004 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 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, 2006 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom. 2006 BMW 130 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. 2006 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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