1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 34 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 918 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Porsche |
Model | Atom | 911 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 76.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 77 L |