1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 630 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Porsche |
Model | Electron | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 74.4 mm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1172 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |