1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1964 Fiat 850
To start off, 1964 Fiat 850 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata would be higher. At 767 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Fiat 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat 850 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
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, 1964 Fiat 850 (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1964 Fiat 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1964 Fiat 850 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
Model | Atomata | 850 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 55 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 30 L |