2002 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 47 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Daewoo Chairman (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Daewoo Chairman should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Daewoo Chairman weights approximately 1119 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, 2002 Daewoo Chairman (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Chairman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. 2002 Daewoo Chairman 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. 2002 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Daewoo Chairman | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
Make | Daewoo | Fairthorpe |
Model | Chairman | Atom |
Year Released | 2002 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | single |
Horse Power | 151 HP | 12 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 20 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 426 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |