1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1974 Mazda 929
To start off, 1974 Mazda 929 is newer by 17 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mazda 929 weights approximately 600 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mazda 929 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1974 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mazda |
| Model | Atomata | 929 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |
