1983 BMW 628 vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1983 BMW 628 is newer by 23 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 628 weights approximately 980 kg more than 1960 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, 1983 BMW 628 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 628 | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 628 | Electron |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
