1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 20 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volvo 66 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, 1977 Volvo 66 (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1977 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Volvo |
Model | Atomata | 66 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |