1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1959 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1959 Renault Dauphine is newer by 4 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 845 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Renault Dauphine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 201 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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom (49 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 1955 Fairthorpe Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1959 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Renault |
Model | Atom | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 45 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 38 L |