1951 Austin A 70 vs. 2000 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2000 Westfield ZEI is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 560 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Westfield ZEI (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2000 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin A 70 | 2000 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Austin | Westfield |
| Model | A 70 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
