Ariel Atom
10-06-2008, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Diablo99V,Oct 6 2008, 07:59 AM
Some people will say that the ecotec is better 
That engine is not even American.
That engine is not even American.
10-06-2008, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Chris S,Oct 5 2008, 09:38 PM
http://www.arielatom.com/specs/atom-3-specs
Specifications - Ariel Atom 3 - Base Price $65,000
Drivetrain
Engine : '08 Honda K20 (Drive By Wire)
Transmission : 6-speed Close-Ratio Syncromesh
Specifications - Ariel Atom 3 - Base Price $65,000
Drivetrain
Engine : '08 Honda K20 (Drive By Wire)
Transmission : 6-speed Close-Ratio Syncromesh
As for why K20>Ecotec, I assume it is just more accessibly tunable. When was the last time you heard of a Lotus Elise swapped with an Ecotec? Also, paraphrasing Jeremy Clarkson when reviewing the Atom, "the Honda engine will probably outlive you."
10-06-2008, 09:07 AM
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Lice, none of your reasons provide any explaination why one is better than the other except the tune ability claim which may not be true. If nothing else that claim needs some sort of backing.
10-06-2008, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by rockville,Oct 6 2008, 09:07 AM
Lice, none of your reasons provide any explaination why one is better than the other except the tune ability claim which may not be true. If nothing else that claim needs some sort of backing.
10-06-2008, 09:21 AM
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Aftermarket support
Higher redline
More desirable in the market/better resale
+ I'd assume a Honda engine would be more fun, sound better, and be more reliable (that may or may not be true)
Higher redline
More desirable in the market/better resale
+ I'd assume a Honda engine would be more fun, sound better, and be more reliable (that may or may not be true)
10-06-2008, 09:29 AM
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What we really have is people guessing which they think would be better. Rather than blindly speculate I would be interested to hear the views of someone who has driven both.
10-06-2008, 09:48 AM
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[QUOTE=Lice Locket,Oct 5 2008, 11:03 PM] I think, maybe, many Atom owners like their cars... a LOT
Also, I don't believe they ever made the K20 Atoms ever in the States.
Also, I don't believe they ever made the K20 Atoms ever in the States.