2000 Ariel Atom vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 2000 Ariel Atom is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2000 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Seat 600 weights approximately 116 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ariel Atom | 1958 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Ariel | Seat |
| Model | Atom | 600 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2010 mm |
