2004 Ariel Atom vs. 1951 Austin A 90
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 930 kg more than 2004 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, 1951 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ariel Atom | 1951 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Ariel | Austin |
Model | Atom | A 90 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1951 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 190 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 | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2440 mm |