1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata
To start off, 1962 Abarth 700 is newer by 5 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 696 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 700 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. 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, 1962 Abarth 700 (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 700 | 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | |
| Make | Abarth | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 700 | Atomata |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 644 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 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 | 576 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 27 L |
