1989 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 30 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 915 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, 1989 Chevrolet Corvette (468 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm). This means 1989 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
Model | Corvette | Zeta |
Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 1588 kg | 673 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2230 mm |