1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 38 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1691 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (379 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta has manual transmission. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Chevrolet Express | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
Model | Express | Zeta |
Year Released | 1997 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 379 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2364 kg | 673 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2230 mm |