1962 Alpine A 108 vs. 2004 Ariel Atom
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1962 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1962 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alpine A 108 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ariel Atom (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alpine A 108. (58 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alpine A 108 | 2004 Ariel Atom | |
| Make | Alpine | Ariel |
| Model | A 108 | Atom |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2350 mm |
