1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1976 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, 1976 Isuzu Bellett is newer by 21 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Isuzu Bellett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Isuzu Bellett (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Isuzu Bellett should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Isuzu Bellett weights approximately 474 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, 1976 Isuzu Bellett (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Isuzu Bellett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1976 Isuzu Bellett | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Isuzu |
| Model | Atom | Bellett |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 646 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
