1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 20 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 740 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, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (116 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Nissan |
| Model | Electrina | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2530 mm |
