Car comparison

Ariel Atom 4 2.0vsNissan 370Z Roadster · Facelift 2012 3.7 V6

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

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Ariel Atom 4

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2018-present
VS

Nissan 370Z Roadster · Facelift 2012

3.7 V6

328 hp3696 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2012-2017

Comparison overview

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Ariel Atom 4 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    260 km/h
    162 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    595 kg
    1,312 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    538 hp/t
    401 kW/t
    1.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    26/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelArielAtom 42.0Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
320hp239kW
328hp245kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
595kg1,312lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight-
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
30.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
75.2s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.8s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
8.1s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.3s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
538hp/t401kW/t244hp/1000 lb
Calculated
213hp/t159kW/t97hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
706Nm/t472lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
3,696cc226cu in
Length
3,520mm139in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,122mm44in
1,325mm52in
Wheelbase
2,390mm94in
2,550mm100in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,595mm63in
Trunk volume-
140L
Doors-
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
72L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ariel Atom 4 2.0Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6PowerTorque
  • Ariel Atom 4 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ArielAtom 42.06,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V67,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricArielAtom 42.0Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.8 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.1 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.3 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0
320 hp
239 kW
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW

Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6 has 8 hp more than Ariel Atom 4 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Ariel Atom 4 2.0 and Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
363 Nm
268 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0
595 kg
1,312 lb
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
1,540 kg
3,395 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
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.02.8 s
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V65.5 s

Although Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 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 Nissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6: 2.7 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
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ArielAtom 42.0
320 hp
239 kW
2.8 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
328 hp
245 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
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
Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
328 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleArielAtom 42.0Nissan370Z RoadsterFacelift 20123.7 V6
Power
320 hp
239 kW
328 hp
245 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.8 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Unrestricted
270 km/h168 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
595 kg
1,312 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,520 mm
138.6 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,325 mm
52.2 in
Range score
-
643 km
399 mi
Trunk score
-
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
213 hp/t
159 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan 370Z Roadster Facelift 2012 3.7 V6
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ariel Atom 4 2.0

  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Is 945 kg lighter
  • Is 2.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 325 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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