1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 147 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
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, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fairthorpe |
Model | Giulietta | Zeta |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 673 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2230 mm |