Car comparison

Porsche Boxster (981) GTS 3.4vsAriel Atom 4 2.0

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

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Porsche Boxster (981)

GTS 3.4

330 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016
VS

Ariel Atom 4

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedRoadster2018-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ariel Atom 4 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.8 s
  • 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
ModelPorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4ArielAtom 42.0
Power
330hp246kW
320hp239kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,345kg2,965lb
595kg1,312lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
-
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
65.6s99% target: 278 km/h / 173 mph
Calculated
30.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
2.8s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
2.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
10.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
538hp/t401kW/t244hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
706Nm/t472lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
711km442mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
1,996cc122cu in
Length
4,404mm173in
3,520mm139in
Width
1,801mm71in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,273mm50in
1,122mm44in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,390mm94in
Front track-
1,600mm63in
Rear track-
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume
280L
-
Doors
2
-
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
40L
CO2 emissions
211g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

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

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4ArielAtom 42.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
2.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
2.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
8.1 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
4.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
6.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
8.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
10.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
222 km/h
138 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
ArielAtom 42.0
320 hp
239 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
370 Nm
273 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
1,345 kg
2,965 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
281 km/h
175 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.45.0 s
ArielAtom 42.02.8 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: 2.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
330 hp
246 kW
5.0 s
281 km/h
175 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
PorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 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
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
VehiclePorscheBoxster (981)GTS 3.4ArielAtom 42.0
Power
330 hp
246 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
2.8 s
Top speed
281 km/h
175 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
595 kg
1,312 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
Doors/seats2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,520 mm
138.6 in
Height
1,122 mm
44.2 in
Range score
711 km
442 mi
-
CO2 score
211 g/km
-
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
538 hp/t
401 kW/t
1.9 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
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ariel Atom 4 2.0

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 750 kg lighter
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 292 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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