1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 34 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1118 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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 1090 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
Model | Corvette | Atomata |
Year Released | 1991 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 35 HP |
Torque | 1139 Nm | 49 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Top Speed | 322 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 | 1588 kg | 470 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2060 mm |