1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1957 MG MGA
To start off, both 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata and 1957 MG MGA were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 MG MGA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 MG MGA (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 MG MGA should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 MG MGA weights approximately 430 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, 1957 MG MGA (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1957 MG MGA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1957 MG MGA | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | MG |
| Model | Atomata | MGA |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2390 mm |
