2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 44 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 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1980 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 826 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata has manual transmission. 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | |
| Make | Bentley | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Continental | Atomata |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 644 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 27 L |
