1959 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1959 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 4 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 3,851 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1209 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Chevrolet Impala | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
Model | Impala | Atom |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3851 cc | 646 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 35 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 431 kg |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |