2000 Ariel Atom vs. 1967 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2000 Ariel Atom is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Renault Dauphine 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 71 more horse power than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 172 kg more than 2000 Ariel Atom.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ariel Atom (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ariel Atom | 1967 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ariel | Renault |
| Model | Atom | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
