1956 Bentley S1 vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata
To start off, 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bentley S1 weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
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. 1956 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata has manual transmission. 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bentley S1 | 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | |
| Make | Bentley | Fairthorpe |
| Model | S1 | Atomata |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 644 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 35 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2060 mm |
