1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1967 Fiat 500
To start off, 1967 Fiat 500 is newer by 12 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 499 cc (2 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 500 (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Fiat 500 weights approximately 54 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, 1967 Fiat 500 (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1967 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
Model | Atom | 500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 248 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 20 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | 22 L |