1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 29 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (101 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Civic weights approximately 429 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.
Because 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Honda |
Model | Atom | Civic |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 248 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 20 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | 38 L |