1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1983 Toyota Soarer is newer by 26 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Soarer (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 638 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, 1983 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. 1983 Toyota Soarer 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. 1983 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
| Model | Electron | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
