1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 14 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 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 589 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (136 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Giulia | Atom |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 646 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 20 L |
