1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2001 Ariel Atom
To start off, 2001 Ariel Atom is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 550 kg more than 2001 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2001 Ariel Atom | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ariel |
| Model | Giulia | Atom |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
