1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 2002 Ariel Atom
To start off, 2002 Ariel Atom is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ariel Atom (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | 2002 Ariel Atom | |
| Make | Abarth | Ariel |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Atom |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2350 mm |
