1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2011 Daewoo Matiz
To start off, 2011 Daewoo Matiz is newer by 51 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daewoo Matiz (50 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daewoo Matiz should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Daewoo Matiz weights approximately 401 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, 2011 Daewoo Matiz, 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, both vehicles can yield 69 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | 2011 Daewoo Matiz | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Daewoo |
| Model | Electrina | Matiz |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 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 | 851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2350 mm |
