2002 Ariel Atom vs. 1960 Peugeot 404
To start off, 2002 Ariel Atom is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ariel Atom (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 404. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ariel Atom | 1960 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Ariel | Peugeot |
| Model | Atom | 404 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2650 mm |
