1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 24 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 1,367 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 518 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, 1981 Fiat 131 (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1981 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
Model | Electron | 131 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2500 mm |