1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2001 Ariel Atom
To start off, 2001 Ariel Atom is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 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 1 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 600 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2001 Ariel Atom | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ariel |
| Model | 75 | Atom |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
