1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 48 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 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 755 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 569 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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 832 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | TVR |
Model | Atom | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 646 cc | 7729 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 57 L |