1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 23 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 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 678 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. 1980 Holden Commodore 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. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Holden |
Model | Electron | Commodore |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2670 mm |