1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 51 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 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 878 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Porsche |
| Model | Electron | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
