1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 594 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, 1989 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1989 Toyota Corolla (149 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. 1989 Toyota Corolla 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. 1989 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
| Model | Atom | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 646 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 50 L |
