1967 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1967 Daihatsu Compagno 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 797 cc, 1967 Daihatsu Compagno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 35 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Daihatsu Compagno weights approximately 334 kg more than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
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, 1967 Daihatsu Compagno (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Daihatsu Compagno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Daihatsu Compagno | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Compagno | Atom |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 646 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2270 mm |
