1977 BMW 728 vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 20 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 728 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 1066 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, 1977 BMW 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | |
Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
Model | 728 | Atomata |
Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 644 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2060 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 27 L |