1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 4 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 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1000 weights approximately 263 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Abarth | Fairthorpe |
Model | 1000 | Atom |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 322 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 15 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 57 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 20 L |