1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1956 Trabant P 70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fairthorpe Atom would be higher. At 689 cc (2 cylinders), 1956 Trabant P 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Trabant P 70 (22 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Trabant P 70 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Trabant P 70 weights approximately 433 kg more than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Trabant |
| Model | Atom | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2390 mm |
