2008 Dodge Viper vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina
To start off, 2008 Dodge Viper is newer by 48 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 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Viper weights approximately 1151 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.
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 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 642 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | |
| Make | Dodge | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Viper | Electrina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8285 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 499 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2090 mm |
