1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1990 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1990 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 35 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 646 cc (2 cylinders), 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom should accelerate faster than 1990 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 259 kg more than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Because 1990 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Suzuki Jimny (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1990 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Suzuki |
| Model | Atom | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 646 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2040 mm |
