1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1980 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1980 Triumph Dolomite 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Triumph Dolomite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Triumph Dolomite. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1980 Triumph Dolomite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Triumph Dolomite weights approximately 398 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Triumph Dolomite. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1980 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Triumph |
| Model | Electron | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 56 L |
