2009 BMW 325 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
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 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
| Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 325 | Atom |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2494 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 | 315 Nm | 20 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 18 L |
