1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1982 Avanti Avanti is newer by 27 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1114 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, 1982 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1982 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. 1982 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1955 Fairthorpe Atom has manual transmission. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Avanti Avanti | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Avanti | Fairthorpe |
Model | Avanti | Atom |
Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 12 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 20 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 426 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |