1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1949 Fiat 500
To start off, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 500 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1949 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Fiat |
Model | Electron | 500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 35 L |