1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 29 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 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 915 kg more than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Corvette | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5740 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |
