1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 858 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. 2001 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1957 Fairthorpe Electron has manual transmission. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Porsche |
Model | Electron | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 82.8 mm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |