1998 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 is newer by 43 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 1,370 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 weights approximately 709 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 145 | Atom |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 646 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
