1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1978 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1978 Nissan Sunny is newer by 21 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 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 288 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 | 1978 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Nissan |
| Model | Electron | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1171 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 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2350 mm |
