1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1979 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Royale 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Vauxhall Royale weights approximately 828 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. 1979 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1957 Fairthorpe Electron has manual transmission. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1979 Vauxhall Royale | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Vauxhall |
| Model | Electron | Royale |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2670 mm |
