1985 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 30 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 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 699 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 (178 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fairthorpe |
Model | 75 | Atom |
Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1964 cc | 646 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |