1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, both 1955 Bentley S1 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 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 1463 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. 1955 Bentley S1 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. 1955 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Bentley S1 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Bentley | Fairthorpe |
Model | S1 | Atom |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 322 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 15 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 6.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 20 L |