1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 18 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 272 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Fairthorpe | Nissan |
Model | Zeta | Violet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |