1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 1298 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 687 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | |
Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
Model | 5.8 | Electron |
Year Released | 1993 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 99 Nm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 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 |