Morgan Aero 8 (2008 – 2009) vs Ariel Atom (2008 – 2013): specs compared
Both offer around 368 hp at most. The Ariel Atom is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 2.6 s against 4.5 s. The Morgan Aero 8 has the higher top speed: 274 km/h against 249 km/h. The Ariel Atom uses less fuel, from 7.0 L/100 km against 11.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 456 kg against 1,145 kg. At 4,120 mm, the Morgan Aero 8 is 716 mm longer than the Ariel Atom.
| Specification |
Morgan
Aero 8
2008 – 2009
|
Ariel
Atom
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2009 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 368 hp | 234 – 370 hp |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 201 – 420 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.5 s | 2.6 – 3.0 s |
| Top speed | 274 km/h | 225 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.2 L/100 km | 7.0 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,120 mm | 3,404 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,798 – 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,199 mm | 1,194 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm | 2,344 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,145 kg | 456 – 612 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.