2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 47 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 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 372 more horse power than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 850 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1959 Fairthorpe Zeta | |
| Make | Dodge | Fairthorpe |
| Model | Viper | Zeta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2230 mm |
