2005 Ariel Atom vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2005 Ariel Atom and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,473 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 1235 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 Hyundai Santa Fe (297 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ariel Atom | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Ariel | Hyundai |
| Model | Atom | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2630 mm |
