1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1958 Steyr 500

To start off, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Steyr 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 1958 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1958 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron weights approximately 45 kg more than 1958 Steyr 500. 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, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Steyr 500.

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