1991 BMW 525 vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1991 BMW 525 is newer by 32 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, 1991 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 525 weights approximately 887 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, 1991 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 525 | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
| Model | 525 | Zeta |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2230 mm |
