1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2008 GMC Savana

To start off, 2008 GMC Savana is newer by 48 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Savana (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 1691 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.

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, 2008 GMC Savana (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. 2008 GMC Savana 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. 2008 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Fairthorpe Electrina 2008 GMC Savana
Make Fairthorpe GMC
Model Electrina Savana
Year Released 1960 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 948 cc 4802 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 49 HP 279 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 69 Nm 399 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 450 kg 2141 kg
Vehicle Length 3740 mm 6210 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 2090 mm
Wheelbase Size 2090 mm 3940 mm


 

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