1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2009 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 49 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Panda (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 690 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 2009 Fiat Panda 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, 2009 Fiat Panda 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, 2009 Fiat Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 2009 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
Model | Electrina | Panda |
Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
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 | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2310 mm |