1959 Fairthorpe Zeta vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan NP300 is newer by 52 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 26 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 857 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Nissan |
| Model | Zeta | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| 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 | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 673 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2960 mm |
