1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1955 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, both 1955 Fairthorpe Atom and 1955 Riley Pathfinder were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 1118 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:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1955 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Riley |
| Model | Atom | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 59 L |
