1991 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 31 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (42 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 960 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen Rally Raid | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Citroen | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Rally Raid | Electron |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2060 mm |
