1962 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 7 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 889 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, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1962 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
Model | Corvette | Atom |
Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 12 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 20 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 426 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2270 mm |