Comparison of Ariel KH 500 and Ariel 4F Square Four 600 1934 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Ariel KH 500 × |  Ariel 4F Square Four 600 1934 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1948 | 1934 |
| Make | Ariel | Ariel |
| Model | Ariel KH 500 | Ariel 4F Square Four 600 |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Square four cylinder |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Amal |
| Engine details | - | Double twin - square 4 cylinder arrangement |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 601 |
| Power (kw) | 20.5 | 16.8 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 56 | 56 |
| Stroke (mm) | 86 | 61 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
| Driveline | - | Burman gearbox |
| Ignition | Lucas | - |
| Clutch | Dry plate | - |
| Lubrication system | Dry sump | - |
| Compression | 7.5:1 | 6.9:1 |
| Exhaust system | 2-into-2 pipes | 2 x 1-into-1 pipes |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic forks | Spring girders |
| Rear suspension | Rigid | Rigid |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Duplex | Tubular single loop |
| Front tyre | 3.00-20 | 3.25-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-19 | 3.25-19 |
| Seat | Solo seat | - |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | Wire spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,422 | 1,385 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 177 | 168 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1158 | 0.1 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 145 | 140 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 13.25 |
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