1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 10 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 57 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 332 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta has manual transmission. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Vega | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2230 mm |
