1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1958 Porsche 356 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fairthorpe Atom would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Porsche 356 weights approximately 364 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, 1958 Porsche 356 (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1958 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Porsche |
Model | Atom | 356 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 52 L |