2005 Ariel Atom vs. 1960 Riley 4
To start off, 2005 Ariel Atom is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1960 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1960 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Riley 4 weights approximately 680 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ariel Atom (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Riley 4. (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ariel Atom | 1960 Riley 4 | |
Make | Ariel | Riley |
Model | Atom | 4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2530 mm |