1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1971 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1971 ZAZ 966 is newer by 16 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 885 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 ZAZ 966 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 ZAZ 966 (27 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 ZAZ 966 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 323 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1971 ZAZ 966 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | ZAZ |
Model | Atom | 966 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 885 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 54.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2170 mm |