1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1987 Opel Omega
To start off, 1987 Opel Omega is newer by 32 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Opel Omega (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Opel Omega weights approximately 769 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, 1987 Opel Omega (151 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1987 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Opel |
| Model | Atom | Omega |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 646 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2740 mm |
