1977 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 22 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 554 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, 1977 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1977 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alfa Romeo GT | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fairthorpe |
| Model | GT | Atom |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 12 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 20 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 426 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 18 L |
