1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 is newer by 55 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW M3 weights approximately 1185 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, 2012 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 2012 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | BMW |
| Model | Atomata | M3 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |
