1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 1979 Renault 5 is newer by 22 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 5 (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 5 weights approximately 428 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, 1979 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1979 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Renault |
| Model | Electron | 5 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 56 L |
