1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1982 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1982 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 22 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 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 16 more horse power than 1982 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1982 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 200 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Because 1982 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1982 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Suzuki |
| Model | Electron | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 538 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2040 mm |
