1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 13 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 14 more horse power than 1972 Alpine A 310. (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta should accelerate faster than 1972 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 152 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | Alpine | Fairthorpe |
| Model | A 310 | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2230 mm |
