2006 Chevrolet Spark vs. 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Spark weights approximately 262 kg more than 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT.
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, 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Spark | 1968 Fairthorpe TX-GT | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Spark | TX-GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 44 L |
