1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 1997 Kia Joice is newer by 37 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 1,977 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Joice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Joice weights approximately 895 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.
Because 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 1997 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Kia |
| Model | Electron | Joice |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2730 mm |
