1959 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, both 1959 Cadillac Biarritz and 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Biarritz (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1622 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Biarritz | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Biarritz | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2230 mm |
