1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1968 Honda S800
To start off, 1968 Honda S800 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 791 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Honda S800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Honda S800 weights approximately 244 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, 1968 Honda S800 (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Honda S800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1968 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Honda |
| Model | Atomata | S800 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 156 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 | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 35 L |
