1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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 2,030 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 2173 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 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Land Rover |
| Model | Atom | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 2030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.1:1 | (:1): 9. |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 417 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2745 mm |
