1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 49 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 1,311 cc, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 587 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mazda |
| Model | Electron | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1311 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
