2005 Ariel Atom vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ariel Atom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ariel Atom would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2005 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 2113 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.
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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ariel Atom. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2005 Ariel Atom has manual transmission. 2005 Ariel Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ariel Atom | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Ariel | Chevrolet |
Model | Atom | Suburban |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 2573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3302 mm |