Nomad vs Atom

[Andrew300]

Which one would be the fastest on a 1/4 mile run , or should I  I say K20 Vs K24 , both 240 odd BHP

[AMH 142]

Your original Ariel, Andrew   

[Andrew300]

That's a 310 Aidan ,that would whip anything

[Steve Gibson]

The Atom, by a small margin, I would imagine. The Nomad is carrying the extra weight of one and a half men (120kg).

[Northnoble]

1/4 miles are all about traction....so the Atom by a country mile!!......assuming of course on good quality Tarmac!

[Alex Brandon-Smith]

So what everyone is saying Andrew is that you paid up to downgrade to a slower model. 

The green doesn't make it faster mate... lol

[Andrew300]

So what everyone is saying Andrew is that you paid up to downgrade to a slower model. 

The green doesn't make it faster mate... lol







I do need a supercharger back in life soon ! 240 BHP just isn't enough....

[Alex Brandon-Smith]

[quote="Andrew300"]
So what everyone is saying Andrew is that you paid up to downgrade to a slower model. 

The green doesn't make it faster mate... lol







I do need a supercharger back in life soon ! 240 BHP just isn't enough....
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Time to buy Henry's bigger brother for the Mrs!

[Andrew300]

Don't think Tom would go along with that

[Alex Brandon-Smith]

[quote="Andrew300"]
Don't think Tom would go along with that
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[PhillipM]

[quote="Northnoble"]
1/4 miles are all about traction....so the Atom by a country mile!!......assuming of course on good quality Tarmac!
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That would rather depend what tyres were on each though. Tyres being equal then the Nomad with softer suspension and higher CoG should generate more traction..

[Peter255]

Assuming we are talking on tarmac traction is not a major issue in a rear biased Atom / Nomad, especially when only NA. And you'd have to assume similar tyres tbh.

With the same power the heavier car would never beat the lighter model.

Off road then its pretty obvious which is more suited.

Judging from other threads though the weight difference is not the 120Kg noted earlier and suggested by Ariel. From a variety of sources it looks like a difference of only ~50Kg ~10%. Enough to make a difference but not a huge margin.

[russty_james]

Next club meet at Santa Pod maybe?!? We can put this to bed...

[Peter255]

What i'd be more interested in seeing is a s/c Nomad on track with adjustable suspension wound up stiff, and 18's shod in a048s...... Back to back with an Atom on similar tyres.

Just how much extra roll etc, and how much slower...

Ideally taking turns to try to follow each other with some handy drivers in each.

Come on Nomad people, come along to a trackday!

And before people get defensive, I am aware the Atom is more suited to track work, I just want to understand the dynamic difference. This is for purely selfish reasons to inform a potential purchase for me next year! 

And of course the Nomad will be better on any road that's not smooth, or anywhere off tarmac!