2002 Ariel Atom vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 2002 Ariel Atom is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66. 1979 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 2002 Ariel Atom has manual transmission. 2002 Ariel Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ariel Atom | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Ariel | Volvo |
Model | Atom | 66 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1550 mm |