1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 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 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 974 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
Model | Corvette | Atom |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 12 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 20 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 426 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 18 L |