1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1955 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 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 48 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 273 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1955 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
| Model | Electron | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |
