1967 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2005 Ariel Atom
To start off, 2005 Ariel Atom is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA weights approximately 330 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ariel Atom (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2005 Ariel Atom | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ariel |
| Model | GTA | Atom |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
