1960 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera is newer by 5 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 785 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera weights approximately 193 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:
| 1960 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
| Make | Abarth | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Atom |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 322 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 15 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 20 L |
