1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 35 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 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D (51 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D weights approximately 400 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D (89 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm). This means 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Rover |
| Model | Atomata | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
