1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 1966 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1966 Fiat Coupe is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 780 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Fiat Coupe (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 1966 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
| Model | Electrina | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2660 mm |
