1993 BMW 840 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 38 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 1314 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
Model | 840 | Atom |
Year Released | 1993 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 12 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 20 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 426 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 18 L |