1997 BMW 730 vs. 1957 Fairthorpe Electron
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 40 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 1203 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 730 | 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | |
Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
Model | 730 | Electron |
Year Released | 1997 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 279 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |