1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, 1993 Peugeot 405 is newer by 33 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Peugeot 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Peugeot 405 (121 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Peugeot 405 weights approximately 850 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.
Because 1993 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Peugeot 405 (177 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Peugeot 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Peugeot |
Model | Electrina | 405 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2680 mm |