1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom

To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 583 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 Alfa Romeo 1900 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
Make Alfa Romeo Fairthorpe
Model 1900 Atom
Year Released 1959 1955
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1973 cc 322 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 15 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 417 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 3660 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2270 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 20 L


 

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