1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, both 1955 Alvis TC 21 and 1955 Fairthorpe Atom were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alvis TC 21 (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 1019 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, 1955 Alvis TC 21 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Alvis | Fairthorpe |
Model | TC 21 | Atom |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 646 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |