Car comparison

Ariel Atom 4 2.0 · Stage 3vsAriel Atom 4 2.0 · Stage 2vsAriel Atom 4 2.0 · Stage 1vsAriel Atom 4 2.0

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ariel Atom 4

2.0 (Stage 3)

480 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2018-present
VS

Ariel Atom 4

2.0 (Stage 2)

416 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2018-present
VS

Ariel Atom 4

2.0 (Stage 1)

378 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2018-present
VS

Ariel Atom 4

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2018-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ariel Atom 4 2.0 (Stage 3) 480 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Most powerful
    480 hp
    358 kW
  • Highest torque
    651 Nm
    480 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    595 kg
    1,312 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    807 hp/t
    602 kW/t
    1.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    94/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    26/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 3)480 hpArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 2)416 hpArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 1)378 hpArielAtom 42.0320 hp
Power
480hp358kW+160 hp
416hp310kW+96 hp
378hp282kW+58 hp
320hp239kW
Torque
651Nm480lb-ft+231 Nm
567Nm418lb-ft+147 Nm
512Nm378lb-ft+92 Nm
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
595kg1,312lb
595kg1,312lb
595kg1,312lb
595kg1,312lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
+24 km/h
292 km/h
181 mph
+12 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+4 km/h
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
22.5s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph-8.2 s
Calculated
25.0s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-5.7 s
Calculated
26.6s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-4.1 s
Calculated
30.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.2s-0.6 s
2.4s-0.4 s
2.5s-0.3 s
2.8s
0-200 km/h
5.6s-2.5 s
Calculated
6.4s-1.7 s
Calculated
7.1s-1.0 s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.1s-0.6 s
Calculated
2.3s-0.4 s
Calculated
2.4s-0.3 s
Calculated
2.7s
Calculated
Quarter mile
9.1s-1.2 s
Calculated
9.5s-0.8 s
Calculated
9.8s-0.5 s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
807hp/t602kW/t366hp/1000 lb
Calculated
699hp/t521kW/t317hp/1000 lb
Calculated
635hp/t473kW/t288hp/1000 lb
Calculated
538hp/t401kW/t244hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
1,094Nm/t732lb-ft/ton
Calculated
953Nm/t638lb-ft/ton
Calculated
861Nm/t576lb-ft/ton
Calculated
706Nm/t472lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,996cc122cu in
1,996cc122cu in
1,996cc122cu in
Length
3,520mm139in
3,520mm139in
3,520mm139in
3,520mm139in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,122mm44in
1,122mm44in
1,122mm44in
1,122mm44in
Wheelbase
2,390mm94in
2,390mm94in
2,390mm94in
2,390mm94in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
1,615mm64in
Seats
2
2
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
40L
40L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ariel Atom 4 2.0 (Stage 3) 480 hpAriel Atom 4 2.0 (Stage 2) 416 hpAriel Atom 4 2.0 (Stage 1) 378 hpAriel Atom 4 2.0 320 hpPowerTorque
  • Ariel Atom 4 2.0 (Stage 3) 480 hp: Power / Torque
  • Ariel Atom 4 2.0 (Stage 2) 416 hp: Power / Torque
  • Ariel Atom 4 2.0 (Stage 1) 378 hp: Power / Torque
  • Ariel Atom 4 2.0 320 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 3)480 hp6,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 2)416 hp6,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 1)378 hp6,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
ArielAtom 42.0320 hp6,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 3)480 hpArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 2)416 hpArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 1)378 hpArielAtom 42.0320 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.1 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.2 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
5.6 s
6.4 s
7.1 s
8.1 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.6 s
1.7 s
1.7 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.3 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.0 s
6.3 s
6.4 s
6.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
7.7 s
8.0 s
8.3 s
8.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
9.1 s
9.5 s
9.8 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
253 km/h
157 mph
240 km/h
149 mph
232 km/h
144 mph
222 km/h
138 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 3)480 hp
480 hp
358 kW
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 2)416 hp
416 hp
310 kW
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 1)378 hp
378 hp
282 kW
ArielAtom 42.0320 hp
320 hp
239 kW

Ariel Atom 4 2.0 (Stage 3) 480 hp has 160 hp more than Ariel Atom 4 2.0 320 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Ariel Atom 4 2.0 320 hp and Ariel Atom 4 2.0 (Stage 3) 480 hp: 160 hp (119 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 3)480 hp
651 Nm
480 lb-ft
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 2)416 hp
567 Nm
418 lb-ft
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 1)378 hp
512 Nm
378 lb-ft
ArielAtom 42.0320 hp
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 3)480 hp
595 kg
1,312 lb
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 2)416 hp
595 kg
1,312 lb
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 1)378 hp
595 kg
1,312 lb
ArielAtom 42.0320 hp
595 kg
1,312 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 3)480 hp
304 km/h
189 mph
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 2)416 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 1)378 hp
284 km/h
176 mph
ArielAtom 42.0320 hp
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 3)480 hp2.2 s
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 2)416 hp2.4 s
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 1)378 hp2.5 s
ArielAtom 42.0320 hp2.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ariel Atom 4 2.0 (Stage 3) 480 hp and Ariel Atom 4 2.0 320 hp: 0.6 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Ariel Atom 4 2.0 (Stage 2) 416 hp and Ariel Atom 4 2.0 (Stage 1) 378 hp, separated by only 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 3)480 hp
807 hp/t
602 kW/t
1.2 kg/hp
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 2)416 hp
699 hp/t
521 kW/t
1.4 kg/hp
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 1)378 hp
635 hp/t
473 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
ArielAtom 42.0320 hp
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 3)480 hp
480 hp
358 kW
2.2 s
304 km/h
189 mph
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 2)416 hp
416 hp
310 kW
2.4 s
292 km/h
181 mph
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 1)378 hp
378 hp
282 kW
2.5 s
284 km/h
176 mph
ArielAtom 42.0320 hp
320 hp
239 kW
2.8 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 3)480 hp
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h2.2 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,520 mm
138.6 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 2)416 hp
Power
416 hp
310 kW
0-100 km/h2.4 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,520 mm
138.6 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
ArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 1)378 hp
Power
378 hp
282 kW
0-100 km/h2.5 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,520 mm
138.6 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
ArielAtom 42.0320 hp
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h2.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,520 mm
138.6 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 3)480 hpArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 2)416 hpArielAtom 42.0 (Stage 1)378 hpArielAtom 42.0320 hp
Power
480 hp
358 kW
416 hp
310 kW
378 hp
282 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
651 Nm
480 lb-ft
567 Nm
418 lb-ft
512 Nm
378 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.2 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.8 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
292 km/h
181 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
595 kg
1,312 lb
595 kg
1,312 lb
595 kg
1,312 lb
595 kg
1,312 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,520 mm
138.6 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,520 mm
138.6 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,520 mm
138.6 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,520 mm
138.6 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
Power-to-weight score
807 hp/t
602 kW/t
1.2 kg/hp
699 hp/t
521 kW/t
1.4 kg/hp
635 hp/t
473 kW/t
1.6 kg/hp
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Ariel Atom 4 2.0 (Stage 3) 480 hp

  • Has 64 hp more
  • Has 84 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 108 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

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