1964 Alpine A vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1964 Alpine A is newer by 9 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 1,106 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Alpine A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alpine A (59 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alpine A should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alpine A weights approximately 158 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:
1964 Alpine A | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Alpine | Fairthorpe |
Model | A | Atom |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1106 cc | 322 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 15 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 20 L |