1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1962 Jensen 541
To start off, 1962 Jensen 541 is newer by 5 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jensen 541 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Jensen 541 (130 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jensen 541 weights approximately 1005 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, 1962 Jensen 541 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1962 Jensen 541 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1962 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Jensen |
Model | Atomata | 541 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 72 L |