1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

To start off, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 34 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1910 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, 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Fairthorpe Atomata 1991 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Make Fairthorpe Rolls-Royce
Model Atomata Silver Spirit
Year Released 1957 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 644 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 2 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 35 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 3900 RPM
Torque 49 Nm 403 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 470 kg 2380 kg
Vehicle Length 3280 mm 5280 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2060 mm 3070 mm


 

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