1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 37 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 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 1189 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Porsche |
Model | Atom | 928 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 5396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 86 L |