1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1976 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1976 Holden Statesman is newer by 21 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Statesman (213 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Holden Statesman weights approximately 1119 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, 1976 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. 1976 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1955 Fairthorpe Atom has manual transmission. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1976 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Holden |
Model | Atom | Statesman |
Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 248 cc | 5042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 20 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2900 mm |