2009 BMW 550 vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (12 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 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 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. (20 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
| Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 550 | Atom |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 248 cc |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 12 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 20 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 18 L |
