1957 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1957 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 502 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, 1957 Aston Martin DB2 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Aston Martin DB2 | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fairthorpe |
| Model | DB2 | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2230 mm |
