1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 1973 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1973 Mazda Chante is newer by 13 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Chante weights approximately 40 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 1973 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Mazda |
| Model | Electrina | Chante |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2210 mm |
