1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1030 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron. (66 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Fairthorpe Electron | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
Model | Corvette | Electron |
Year Released | 1995 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5727 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 42 HP |
Torque | 570 Nm | 66 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2060 mm |