1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 4 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1500 (80 HP) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 564 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.
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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
Model | Atom | 1500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 248 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 20 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | 37 L |