1956 Abarth 750 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1956 Abarth 750 is newer by 1 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 747 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth 750 (47 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Abarth 750 weights approximately 129 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, 1956 Abarth 750 (54 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm). This means 1956 Abarth 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 750 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
| Make | Abarth | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 750 | Atom |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 646 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 20 L |
