1993 BMW 520 vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1993 BMW 520 is newer by 34 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, 1993 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 520 weights approximately 815 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, 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 520 | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
Make | BMW | Fairthorpe |
Model | 520 | Zeta |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 673 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |