1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1971 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1971 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta 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 81 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 107 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1971 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Triumph |
| Model | Zeta | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2110 mm |
