1967 Alpine A 110 vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1967 Alpine A 110 is newer by 8 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 89 more horse power than 1967 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1967 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta weights approximately 98 kg more than 1967 Alpine A 110. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alpine A 110 | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | Alpine | Fairthorpe |
| Model | A 110 | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 955 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2230 mm |
