1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 590 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. 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, 1956 Lancia Aurelia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Lancia |
Model | Atomata | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2460 mm |