1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 1958 Seat 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata would be higher. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Seat 600 weights approximately 106 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1958 Seat 600 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Seat |
Model | Atomata | 600 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2010 mm |