1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 1995 Lada Niva
To start off, 1995 Lada Niva is newer by 36 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 59 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lada Niva weights approximately 537 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 1995 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Lada |
| Model | Zeta | Niva |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2210 mm |
