1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 51 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 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 815 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, 2011 Honda Civic, 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, 2011 Honda Civic (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Honda |
| Model | Electron | Civic |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 42 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |
