1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2000 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Agila is newer by 40 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 1,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Agila is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Agila (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Agila should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Agila weights approximately 580 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 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Agila, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Vauxhall Agila (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Vauxhall Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 2000 Vauxhall Agila | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Vauxhall |
Model | Electrina | Agila |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2370 mm |