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 3,385 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 293 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP) 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 865 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 (854 Nm) has 805 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.

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