1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1978 Renault 5
To start off, 1978 Renault 5 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault 5 weights approximately 502 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 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1978 Renault 5 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Renault |
Model | Atomata | 5 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 56 L |