1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1985 Nissan Santana is newer by 28 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Santana weights approximately 604 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.
Because 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. 1985 Nissan Santana 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. 1985 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Nissan |
Model | Atomata | Santana |
Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2560 mm |