2005 Ariel Atom vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2005 Ariel Atom and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 727 kg more than 2005 Ariel Atom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ariel Atom | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Ariel | Chevrolet |
| Model | Atom | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2880 mm |
