1967 Alpine A 110 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1967 Alpine A 110 is newer by 12 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 955 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 144 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:
| 1967 Alpine A 110 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
| Make | Alpine | Fairthorpe |
| Model | A 110 | Atom |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 955 cc | 646 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 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 | 575 kg | 431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 20 L |
