1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2001 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2001 Subaru Legacy is newer by 41 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Subaru Legacy (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 865 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 2001 Subaru Legacy 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, 2001 Subaru Legacy 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, 2001 Subaru Legacy (177 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 2001 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Subaru |
| Model | Electrina | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 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 | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2640 mm |
