1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 48 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, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 1220 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Fairthorpe | SsangYong |
Model | Zeta | Kyron |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1893 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2750 mm |