2001 Ariel Atom vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2001 Ariel Atom is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2001 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1292 kg more than 2001 Ariel Atom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ariel Atom | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Ariel | Cadillac |
| Model | Atom | 62 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3210 mm |
