1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Nissan 350Z 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 3,489 cc, 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 998 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 Nissan 350Z (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Nissan |
| Model | Electron | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3489 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 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 | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |
