1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 2002 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 285 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, 2002 Ariel Atom (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2002 Ariel Atom | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ariel |
Model | Giulia | Atom |
Year Released | 1965 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2350 mm |