1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2003 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2003 Renault Kangoo is newer by 43 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Kangoo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Renault Kangoo (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Renault Kangoo should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
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, 2003 Renault Kangoo, 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, 2003 Renault Kangoo (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 2003 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Renault |
| Model | Electrina | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2630 mm |
