1996 Daewoo Prince vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 1996 Daewoo Prince is newer by 41 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daewoo Prince is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daewoo Prince (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daewoo Prince should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 843 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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Daewoo Prince | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Daewoo | Fairthorpe |
Model | Prince | Atom |
Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 322 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 15 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3660 mm |