1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1985 Zastava 750
To start off, 1985 Zastava 750 is newer by 30 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 848 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Zastava 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1985 Zastava 750. (33 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom should accelerate faster than 1985 Zastava 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Zastava 750 weights approximately 209 kg more than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
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, 1985 Zastava 750 (55 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Zastava 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1985 Zastava 750 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Zastava |
| Model | Atom | 750 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 646 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2010 mm |
