1993 BMW 316 vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 36 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. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 316 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 648 kg more than 1957 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, 1993 BMW 316 (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 316 | 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 316 | Electron |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |
