1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ weights approximately 593 kg more than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ (244 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S. (160 Nm). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1969 Fairthorpe TX-S | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fairthorpe |
Model | RZ | TX-S |
Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 112 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 74.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 76 mm |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |