1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 19 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 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1957 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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | |
Make | Alpine | Fairthorpe |
Model | A 110 | Electron |
Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66.7 mm |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |