1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1979 Skoda L
To start off, 1979 Skoda L 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1979 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Skoda L weights approximately 283 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Skoda L. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1979 Skoda L | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Skoda |
| Model | Electron | L |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
