1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2003 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Agila is newer by 46 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Agila weights approximately 473 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
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, 2003 Vauxhall Agila, 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, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 2003 Vauxhall Agila | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Vauxhall |
| Model | Electron | Agila |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2370 mm |
