1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 40 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 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Laurel (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 960 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, 1997 Nissan Laurel (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. 1997 Nissan Laurel 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. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Nissan |
Model | Atomata | Laurel |
Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 2824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2730 mm |