2009 BMW 125 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 54 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 900 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, 2009 BMW 125 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
| Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 125 | Atom |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 12 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 20 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 426 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 18 L |
