1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 36 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (272 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 848 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Porsche |
Model | Electron | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 73 L |