1993 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro 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 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 797 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, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Camaro | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
Model | Camaro | Zeta |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3130 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 673 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2230 mm |