1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 448 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, 1959 Fiat 1500 (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1959 Fiat 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
| Model | Electron | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| 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 | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |
