1964 Autobianchi Stellina vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1964 Autobianchi Stellina is newer by 4 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 15 more horse power than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Autobianchi Stellina weights approximately 170 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Autobianchi Stellina | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Stellina | Electron |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 765 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 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 | 660 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |
