1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata
To start off, 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fairthorpe |
Model | 1900 | Atomata |
Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 644 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2060 mm |