Caterham Classic (2000 – 2005) vs Ariel Atom (1999 – 2002): specs compared
The Ariel Atom is the more powerful of the two, with up to 113 hp against 105 hp. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 177 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 456 kg against 525 kg.
| Specification |
Caterham
Classic
2000 – 2005
|
Ariel
Atom
1999 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2005 | 1999 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 hp | 113 hp |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 145 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.5 s | — |
| Top speed | 177 km/h | 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,381 mm | 3,411 mm |
| Width | 1,575 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,115 mm | 1,194 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,225 mm | 2,344 mm |
| Curb weight | 525 kg | 456 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.