1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1978 Chrysler 1609
To start off, 1978 Chrysler 1609 is newer by 21 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 1,639 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chrysler 1609 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler 1609 weights approximately 620 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, 1978 Chrysler 1609 (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. 1978 Chrysler 1609 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. 1978 Chrysler 1609 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1978 Chrysler 1609 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Chrysler |
Model | Atomata | 1609 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 1639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2670 mm |