2007 BMW 335 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 52 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 1169 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, 2007 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
| Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 335 | Atom |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 646 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 20 L |
