1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 1981 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1981 Peugeot 505 is newer by 24 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 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 830 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, 1981 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 1981 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Peugeot |
| Model | Atomata | 505 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2910 mm |
