1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 55 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 2208 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, 2012 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. 2012 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 1957 Fairthorpe Electron has manual transmission. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Toyota |
Model | Electron | Sequoia |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 2750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1956 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 3099 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |