1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1998 Holden Clubsport
To start off, 1998 Holden Clubsport is newer by 41 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Holden Clubsport is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1998 Holden Clubsport (583 Nm) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm). This means 1998 Holden Clubsport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1998 Holden Clubsport | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Holden |
Model | Electron | Clubsport |
Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 99 Nm | 583 Nm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |