1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1955 Simca Aronde
To start off, both 1955 Fairthorpe Atom and 1955 Simca Aronde were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,220 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Simca Aronde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Simca Aronde (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Simca Aronde should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Simca Aronde weights approximately 449 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 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Simca |
| Model | Atom | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 646 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
