1955 Citroen 2CV vs. 1955 Fairthorpe Atom
To start off, both 1955 Citroen 2CV and 1955 Fairthorpe Atom were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 646 cc (2 cylinders), 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1955 Citroen 2CV. (12 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom should accelerate faster than 1955 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Citroen 2CV weights approximately 127 kg more than 1955 Fairthorpe Atom.
Because 1955 Fairthorpe Atom is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Fairthorpe Atom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1955 Citroen 2CV, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1955 Fairthorpe Atom (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Citroen 2CV. (23 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1955 Fairthorpe Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Citroen 2CV | 1955 Fairthorpe Atom | |
| Make | Citroen | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 2CV | Atom |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 646 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 12 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 23 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 558 kg | 431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 20 L |
