2002 Ariel Atom vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 2002 Ariel Atom is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin Princess (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Princess should accelerate faster than 2002 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1720 kg more than 2002 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ariel Atom | 1964 Austin Princess | |
Make | Ariel | Austin |
Model | Atom | Princess |
Year Released | 2002 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3360 mm |