1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1972 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1972 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 17 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 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volkswagen 1302 weights approximately 325 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, 1972 Volkswagen 1302 (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1972 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Volkswagen |
Model | Atom | 1302 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |