1994 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 39 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1608 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, 1994 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1994 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Caprice | Atom |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 12 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 20 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2034 kg | 426 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
