1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1960 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1960 Fiat 1100 is newer by 5 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 1,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 444 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, 1960 Fiat 1100 (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1960 Fiat 1100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1960 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
| Model | Atom | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 248 cc | 1087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 20 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | 57 L |
