1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 31 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 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (156 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 784 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 has automatic transmission and 1955 Fairthorpe Atom has manual transmission. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fairthorpe |
Model | 75 | Atom |
Year Released | 1986 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 12 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 20 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 426 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 18 L |