1963 Alpine A 110 vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1963 Alpine A 110 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Fairthorpe Electron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1963 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1957 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alpine A 110 | 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | |
Make | Alpine | Fairthorpe |
Model | A 110 | Electron |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |