1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1985 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1985 Toyota Soarer is newer by 30 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 754 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, 1985 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. 1985 Toyota Soarer 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. 1985 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1985 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
Model | Atom | Soarer |
Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 248 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | single | in-line |
Horse Power | 12 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 20 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 18 L | 75 L |