1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1981 Nissan Silvia is newer by 26 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 584 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, 1981 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1981 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Nissan |
Model | Atom | Silvia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 248 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 20 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |