2008 BMW 523 vs. 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette

To start off, 2008 BMW 523 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 523 weights approximately 779 kg more than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. 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, 2008 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 523 1962 Fairthorpe Rockette
Make BMW Fairthorpe
Model 523 Rockette
Year Released 2008 1962
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 175 HP 72 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 126 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 8.8:1
Top Speed 230 km/hour 154 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1490 kg 711 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 3740 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1170 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2240 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 45 L


 

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