1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 37 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 187 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 270 R weights approximately 724 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. 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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Nissan |
Model | Electron | 270 R |
Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 99 Nm | 344 Nm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1300 mm |