2007 Audi A6 vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina

To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Audi A6 (231 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.

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2007 Audi A6 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina
Make Audi Fairthorpe
Model A6 Electrina
Year Released 2007 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2393 cc 948 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 168 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 231 Nm 69 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 450 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 3740 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2090 mm