1961 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina is newer by 1 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 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (42 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina weights approximately 29 kg more 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, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Bianchina | Electron |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 519 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1840 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |
