1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 760 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Porsche |
Model | Atomata | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |