1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 44 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Noble M12 weights approximately 580 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, 2001 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 2001 Noble M12 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Noble |
Model | Atomata | M12 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 644 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2440 mm |