1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1992 Renault 4
To start off, 1992 Renault 4 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 954 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1992 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Renault 4 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
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, 1992 Renault 4, 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, 1992 Renault 4 (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1992 Renault 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 1992 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Renault |
| Model | Atom | 4 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 646 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
