1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1965 Subaru 360
To start off, 1965 Subaru 360 is newer by 10 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 356 cc (2 cylinders), 1965 Subaru 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Subaru 360 (20 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Subaru 360 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom weights approximately 11 kg more than 1965 Subaru 360.
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, 1965 Subaru 360 (36 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1965 Subaru 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1965 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Subaru |
| Model | Atom | 360 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 248 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 20 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | 64 L |
