1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2004 Ariel Atom
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 620 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ariel Atom (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2004 Ariel Atom | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ariel |
| Model | Alfetta | Atom |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
