1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1965 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 10 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 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Fiat Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 464 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, 1965 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1965 Fiat Cabriolet | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
| Model | Atom | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 248 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 20 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 890 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 |
