1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 25 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 992 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 280 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, 1982 Toyota Starlet (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
| Model | Atomata | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 40 L |
