1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1980 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1980 Holden Kingswood is newer by 23 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Kingswood (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 900 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, 1980 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1980 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Holden |
Model | Atomata | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2830 mm |