1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 42 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. In terms of performance, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (544 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 461 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 weights approximately 556 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, 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1999 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Nissan |
| Model | Electron | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1098 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2730 mm |
