Caterham CSR (2005 – 2024) vs Ariel Atom (2003 – 2008): specs compared
The Ariel Atom is the more powerful of the two, with up to 304 hp against 260 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 2.8 s against 3.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 456 kg against 515 kg. At 3,411 mm, the Ariel Atom is 109 mm longer than the Caterham CSR. The Caterham CSR dates from 2005 – 2024, the Ariel Atom from 2003 – 2008.
| Specification |
Caterham
CSR
2005 – 2024
|
Ariel
Atom
2003 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2024 | 2003 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 203 – 264 hp | 223 – 304 hp |
| Torque | 224 – 271 Nm | 197 – 259 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.1 – 3.7 s | 2.8 – 3.5 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 249 km/h | 225 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.2 – 11.5 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,302 mm | 3,411 mm |
| Width | 1,684 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,138 mm | 1,194 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,314 mm | 2,344 mm |
| Curb weight | 515 – 565 kg | 456 – 501 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.