1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2008 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 48 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (254 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Pontiac |
Model | Electron | Solstice |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |