1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 11 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 500 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Junior | Atomata |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 644 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2060 mm |
