1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1977 Fiat 132
To start off, 1977 Fiat 132 is newer by 20 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 132 (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 132 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. 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, 1977 Fiat 132 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1977 Fiat 132 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
Model | Electron | 132 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 90 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 | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |