1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, 1994 Opel Omega is newer by 35 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 23 more horse power than 1994 Opel Omega. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Opel Omega weights approximately 787 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Omega. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1994 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Opel |
| Model | Zeta | Omega |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2740 mm |
