1960 AC Aceca vs. 2000 Ariel Atom
To start off, 2000 Ariel Atom is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2000 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 AC Aceca weights approximately 434 kg more than 2000 Ariel Atom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 AC Aceca (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 AC Aceca | 2000 Ariel Atom | |
| Make | AC | Ariel |
| Model | Aceca | Atom |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
