1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 48 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 1145 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.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Kia |
| Model | Electron | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
