1960 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 53 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (498 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 456 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 961 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Chevrolet |
Model | Electron | Corvette |
Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 7000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 42 HP | 498 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 63 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 101 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1236 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |