1960 Fairthorpe Electrina vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro

To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 53 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.

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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Fairthorpe Electrina 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
Make Fairthorpe Chevrolet
Model Electrina Camaro
Year Released 1960 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 948 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 49 HP 420 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 69 Nm 569 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 10.7
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 3740 mm 4836 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1918 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1377 mm
Wheelbase Size 2090 mm 2852 mm