1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 2010 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 51 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 34 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Daihatsu Terios weights approximately 507 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Because 2010 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2010 Daihatsu Terios 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 2010 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Daihatsu |
| Model | Zeta | Terios |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2590 mm |
