1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1959 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1959 Isuzu Minx is newer by 2 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. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Isuzu Minx is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Isuzu Minx (45 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Isuzu Minx should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 480 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, 1959 Isuzu Minx (91 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Isuzu Minx will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1959 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Isuzu |
| Model | Atomata | Minx |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2440 mm |
