1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata
To start off, 1961 Austin A 40 is newer by 4 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), 1961 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 40 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
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, 1961 Austin A 40 (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | |
| Make | Austin | Fairthorpe |
| Model | A 40 | Atomata |
| Year Released | 1961 | 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 L | 27 L |
