1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 50 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 971 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.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Chevrolet |
| Model | Electron | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
