1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1978 Lada 1600
To start off, 1978 Lada 1600 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lada 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Lada 1600. (78 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Fairthorpe Electron should accelerate faster than 1978 Lada 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lada 1600 weights approximately 488 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
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, 1978 Lada 1600 (122 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1978 Lada 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1978 Lada 1600 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Lada |
| Model | Electron | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 39 L |
