1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 1360 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Atomata | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 108 L |