1969 Citroen Dyane 4 vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 is newer by 9 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 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
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, 1969 Citroen Dyane 4, 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, 1960 Fairthorpe Electron (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Fairthorpe Electron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Citroen | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Dyane 4 | Electron |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |
