1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 39 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (200 HP) has 117 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 958 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Camaro | Electron |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
