1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 1979 Nissan Cherry
To start off, 1979 Nissan Cherry is newer by 19 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 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Nissan Cherry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina should accelerate faster than 1979 Nissan Cherry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Nissan Cherry weights approximately 320 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Cherry. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Cherry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 1979 Nissan Cherry | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Nissan |
| Model | Electrina | Cherry |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2400 mm |
