1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1986 Lada 2107
To start off, 1986 Lada 2107 is newer by 29 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 1,451 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1986 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada 2107 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, 1986 Lada 2107 (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1986 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1986 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Lada |
| Model | Electron | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 43 L |
