1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1944 Peugeot 202
To start off, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Peugeot 202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Peugeot 202 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1944 Peugeot 202. (30 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1944 Peugeot 202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Peugeot 202 weights approximately 112 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1944 Peugeot 202 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Peugeot |
| Model | Zeta | 202 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1133 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2460 mm |
