1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1980 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1980 Zastava 1300 is newer by 25 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Zastava 1300 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 529 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, 1980 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1980 Zastava 1300 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Zastava |
Model | Atom | 1300 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2430 mm |