1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata
To start off, both 1957 Fairthorpe Electron and 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron weights approximately 72 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, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Electron | Atomata |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 644 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 27 L |
