1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1013 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 850 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1957 Fairthorpe Electron has manual transmission. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
Model | Corvette | Electron |
Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Torque | 949 Nm | 99 Nm |
Top Speed | 351 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2090 mm |