1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1968 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 11 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster 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, 1968 Holden Monaro (443 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1968 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Holden |
Model | Atomata | Monaro |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 443 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2830 mm |