1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2002 Ariel Atom
To start off, 2002 Ariel Atom is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 940 kg more than 2002 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, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2002 Ariel Atom | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ariel |
| Model | 2600 | Atom |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
