1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 1 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 37 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 284 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fairthorpe |
Model | Giulietta | Zeta |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 673 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2230 mm |