1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 2003 Ariel Atom
To start off, 2003 Ariel Atom is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth Coupe weights approximately 108 kg more than 2003 Ariel Atom.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ariel Atom (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 2003 Ariel Atom | |
| Make | Abarth | Ariel |
| Model | Coupe | Atom |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 783 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
