2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 847 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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Corvette | Zeta |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |
