1948 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 1424 kg more than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
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:
1948 Bentley Mark VI | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Bentley | Fairthorpe |
Model | Mark VI | Atom |
Year Released | 1948 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 12 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 426 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2270 mm |