1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six
To start off, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six is newer by 7 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Reliant Sabre Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six (108 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Reliant Sabre Six weights approximately 390 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, 1962 Reliant Sabre Six (185 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1962 Reliant Sabre Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1962 Reliant Sabre Six | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Reliant |
| Model | Atom | Sabre Six |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 248 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 20 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | 38 L |
