1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1948 Fiat 500
To start off, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Fiat 500 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
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:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1948 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
| Model | Electron | 500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 52 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 67 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2010 mm |
