Car comparison

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6vsAriel Atom 4 2.0

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

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Lotus 3-Eleven

430 3.5 V6

436 hp3456 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2018-2018
VS

Ariel Atom 4

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2018-present

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    436 hp
    325 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    29/100

Ariel Atom 4 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.8 s
  • Lightest
    595 kg
    1,312 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    538 hp/t
    401 kW/t
    1.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6ArielAtom 42.0
Power
436hp325kW
320hp239kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
920kg2,028lb
595kg1,312lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
36.8s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
30.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.2s
2.8s
0-200 km/h
8.6s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.1s
Calculated
2.7s
Calculated
Quarter mile
10.6s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
474hp/t353kW/t215hp/1000 lb
Calculated
538hp/t401kW/t244hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
478Nm/t320lb-ft/ton
Calculated
706Nm/t472lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,456cc211cu in
1,996cc122cu in
Length-
3,520mm139in
Width-
1,880mm74in
Height-
1,122mm44in
Wheelbase-
2,390mm94in
Front track-
1,600mm63in
Rear track-
1,615mm64in
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
48L
40L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6Ariel Atom 4 2.0PowerTorque
  • Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6: Power / Torque
  • Ariel Atom 4 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V67,000 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
ArielAtom 42.06,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6ArielAtom 42.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.1 s
2.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.2 s
2.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.6 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
4.8 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.1 s
6.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.0 s
8.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.6 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
224 km/h
139 mph
222 km/h
138 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
436 hp
325 kW
ArielAtom 42.0
320 hp
239 kW

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6 has 116 hp more than Ariel Atom 4 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Ariel Atom 4 2.0 and Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6: 116 hp (87 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
ArielAtom 42.0
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
920 kg
2,028 lb
ArielAtom 42.0
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
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
ArielAtom 42.0
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
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V63.2 s
ArielAtom 42.02.8 s

Although Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6 has more power, Ariel Atom 4 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ariel Atom 4 2.0 and Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
474 hp/t
353 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
ArielAtom 42.0
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
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
436 hp
325 kW
3.2 s
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
ArielAtom 42.0
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
Lotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6
Power
436 hp
325 kW
0-100 km/h3.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
ArielAtom 42.0
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
VehicleLotus3-Eleven430 3.5 V6ArielAtom 42.0
Power
436 hp
325 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.2 s
2.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
305 km/h190 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
920 kg
2,028 lb
595 kg
1,312 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,520 mm
138.6 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
Power-to-weight score
474 hp/t
353 kW/t
2.1 kg/hp
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Lotus 3-Eleven 430 3.5 V6

  • Has 116 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Ariel Atom 4 2.0

  • Is 325 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 64 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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