1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1960 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 883 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1960 Fairthorpe Electron has manual transmission. 1960 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 | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Corvette | Electron |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 42 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| 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 | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2060 mm |
