2001 Ariel Atom vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 2001 Ariel Atom is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 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 87 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat 500 weights approximately 86 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, 2001 Ariel Atom (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ariel Atom | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Ariel | Fiat |
Model | Atom | 500 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 1950 mm |