1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1954 Riley RM A
To start off, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Riley RM A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley RM A weights approximately 693 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 | 1954 Riley RM A | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Riley |
Model | Electron | RM A |
Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2870 mm |