1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 1996 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1996 Nissan Gloria is newer by 41 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 1113 kg more than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
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 | 1996 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Nissan |
| Model | Atom | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
