1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 47 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 1030 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Clio (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Renault |
| Model | Electrina | Clio |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2580 mm |
