1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is newer by 5 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 982 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (91 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero weights approximately 139 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, 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero (104 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 Bialbero | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
| Make | Abarth | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 1000 Bialbero | Atom |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 646 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 20 L |
