1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1976 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1976 Lotus Eclat is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lotus Eclat weights approximately 560 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 | 1976 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Lotus |
Model | Electron | Eclat |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2490 mm |