2000 Ariel Atom vs. 1950 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2000 Ariel Atom is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 670 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ariel Atom (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ariel Atom | 1950 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Ariel | Fiat |
| Model | Atom | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2660 mm |
