2004 Ariel Atom vs. 1958 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2004 Ariel Atom is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1958 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 172 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, 2004 Ariel Atom (148 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2004 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ariel Atom | 1958 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ariel | Renault |
| Model | Atom | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2280 mm |
