Car comparison

Ariel Atom 4 2.0vsPorsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4

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

Porsche Boxster (981)

GTS 3.4

330 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelArielAtom 42.0PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
Power
320hp239kW
330hp246kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
595kg1,312lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight-
1,685kg3,715lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
279 km/h
173 mph
To 99% top speed
30.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
64.2s99% target: 276 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.8s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
8.1s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.3s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
538hp/t401kW/t244hp/1000 lb
Calculated
240hp/t179kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
706Nm/t472lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
780km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
3,520mm139in
4,404mm173in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,122mm44in
1,273mm50in
Wheelbase
2,390mm94in
2,475mm97in
Front track
1,600mm63in
-
Rear track
1,615mm64in
-
Trunk volume-
280L
Doors-
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
40L
64L
CO2 emissions-
190g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ariel Atom 4 2.0Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4PowerTorque
  • Ariel Atom 4 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ArielAtom 42.06,500 rpm3,000 rpm6,750 rpm
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.46,700 rpm4,500-5,800 rpm6,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricArielAtom 42.0PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.8 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.1 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
279 km/h
173 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.7 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.3 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
222 km/h
138 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ArielAtom 42.0
320 hp
239 kW
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
330 hp
246 kW

Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4 has 10 hp more than Ariel Atom 4 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Ariel Atom 4 2.0 and Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4: 10 hp (7 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
370 Nm
273 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
279 km/h
173 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.44.9 s

Although Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4 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 Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4: 2.1 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
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
4.9 s
279 km/h
173 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
279 km/h
173 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,404 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleArielAtom 42.0PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
330 hp
246 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.8 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
279 km/h
173 mph
Lightness
595 kg
1,312 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 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
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,404 mm
173.4 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
Range score
-
780 km
485 mi
CO2 score
-
190 g/km
Trunk score
-
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
240 hp/t
179 kW/t
4.2 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
VehiclePorsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ariel Atom 4 2.0

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 780 kg lighter
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 298 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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