2009 Audi R8 vs. 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 49 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi R8 weights approximately 445 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 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Audi R8 (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina. (69 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 1960 Fairthorpe Electrina | |
| Make | Audi | Fairthorpe |
| Model | R8 | Electrina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2090 mm |
