1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Honda Civic is newer by 33 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Civic weights approximately 484 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.
Because 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Honda |
Model | Electron | Civic |
Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 77.4 mm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |