1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 16 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 310 (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 408 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:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Alpine | Fairthorpe |
Model | A 310 | Atom |
Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 1605 cc | 322 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 15 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 57 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 20 L |