1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1970 Suzuki Fronte
To start off, 1970 Suzuki Fronte is newer by 13 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (20 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron weights approximately 102 kg more than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Suzuki Fronte. (37 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Suzuki Fronte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1970 Suzuki Fronte | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Suzuki |
| Model | Electron | Fronte |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 354 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 1970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 66 L |
