1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1953 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (116 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 724 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, 1953 Lancia Aurelia (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1953 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1953 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Lancia |
Model | Atom | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 248 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | V |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 20 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | 48 L |