2004 Ariel Atom vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 9 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 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 2004 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 weights approximately 1360 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ariel Atom | 2013 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Ariel | BMW |
| Model | Atom | M5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4863 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1846 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1469 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2889 mm |
