1957 BMW 600 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1957 BMW 600 is newer by 2 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 646 cc (2 cylinders), 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 600 weights approximately 119 kg more than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
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, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Fairthorpe Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
| Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 600 | Atom |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 646 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2270 mm |
