Morgan Aero 8 (2004 – 2008) vs Ariel Atom (2003 – 2008): specs compared
The Morgan Aero 8 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 325 hp against 304 hp. The Ariel Atom is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 2.8 s against 5.0 s. The Morgan Aero 8 has the higher top speed: 257 km/h against 249 km/h. The Ariel Atom uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 12.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 456 kg against 1,130 kg. At 4,120 mm, the Morgan Aero 8 is 709 mm longer than the Ariel Atom.
| Specification |
Morgan
Aero 8
2004 – 2008
|
Ariel
Atom
2003 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2008 | 2003 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 325 hp | 223 – 304 hp |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 197 – 259 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 2.8 – 3.5 s |
| Top speed | 257 km/h | 225 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.4 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,120 mm | 3,411 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,199 mm | 1,194 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,344 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,130 kg | 456 – 501 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.