1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1978 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Publica 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 1,166 cc, 1978 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Publica. (63 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Publica weights approximately 213 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Publica. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1978 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
| Model | Electron | Publica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2270 mm |
