1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1976 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1976 Avanti Avanti is newer by 19 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 1110 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, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. 1976 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata has manual transmission. 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1976 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Avanti |
Model | Atomata | Avanti |
Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 6570 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 442 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2780 mm |