1957 Fairthorpe Atomata vs. 2001 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2001 Peugeot 206 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Peugeot 206 (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (35 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 560 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Peugeot 206 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata. (49 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Atomata | 2001 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Peugeot |
| Model | Atomata | 206 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Top Speed | 119 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 50 L |
