1973 BMW 3 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1973 BMW 3 is newer by 18 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 3,153 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3 weights approximately 844 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, 1973 BMW 3 (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
Model | 3 | Atom |
Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 12 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 20 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 426 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 18 L |