1955 Fairthorpe Atom vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC 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 2,494 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 976 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, 2013 Scion tC (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Scion |
| Model | Atom | tC |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 248 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 1 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | single | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 20 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 426 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2700 mm |
