1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1953 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Peugeot 203 (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1953 Peugeot 203 (77 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1953 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Peugeot |
Model | Electron | 203 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |