1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 7 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 469 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, 1962 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Lancia |
Model | Atom | Appia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 37 L |