1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 54 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 1268 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Honda |
Model | Atom | Civic |
Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 50 L |