1958 Alpine A 106 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1958 Alpine A 106 is newer by 3 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 904 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Alpine A 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alpine A 106 (37 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alpine A 106 should accelerate faster 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alpine A 106 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Alpine | Fairthorpe |
Model | A 106 | Atom |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 904 cc | 248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 12 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 18 L |