1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 2013 Audi A7
To start off, 2013 Audi A7 is newer by 58 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Audi A7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A7 (414 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A7 weights approximately 1514 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.
Because 2013 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Audi A7 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Audi A7 (549 Nm) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 2013 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Audi |
| Model | Atom | A7 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 646 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 431 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2139 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2914 mm |
