1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1955 Riley RM A
To start off, both 1955 Fairthorpe Atom and 1955 Riley RM A were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Riley RM A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Riley RM A weights approximately 819 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:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1955 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Riley |
| Model | Atom | RM A |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2870 mm |
