1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1975 ZIL 117
To start off, 1975 ZIL 117 is newer by 18 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 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 ZIL 117 weights approximately 2480 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, 1975 ZIL 117 (571 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1975 ZIL 117 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | ZIL |
Model | Atomata | 117 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 6959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 2950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3310 mm |