1959 Austin A 35 vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata
To start off, 1959 Austin A 35 is newer by 2 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 35 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 35 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Austin A 35 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 35 | 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | |
| Make | Austin | Fairthorpe |
| Model | A 35 | Atomata |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 644 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 27 L |
