1991 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina

To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. 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, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Chevrolet Camaro 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina
Make Chevrolet Fairthorpe
Model Camaro Electrina
Year Released 1991 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5001 cc 948 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 387 Nm 69 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 8.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1490 kg 450 kg
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 3740 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2090 mm


 

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