1951 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1995 Westfield ZEI is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Westfield ZEI (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 40 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1995 Westfield ZEI.
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, 1995 Westfield ZEI (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 40 | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Austin | Westfield |
| Model | A 40 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2340 mm |
