1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 53 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 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 904 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Nissan |
Model | Electron | Frontier |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |