1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 46 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 BMW 530 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina has manual transmission. 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | BMW |
Model | Electrina | 530 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2840 mm |