1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 911 weights approximately 658 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Porsche |
| Model | Atom | 911 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2270 mm |
