1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2010 Chevrolet Spark
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 50 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 995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Spark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Spark (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Spark should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Spark weights approximately 400 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 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, 2010 Chevrolet Spark, 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, 2010 Chevrolet Spark (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Spark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 2010 Chevrolet Spark | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electrina | Spark |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 450 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2350 mm |
