1951 Austin Princess vs. 1996 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1996 Westfield ZEI is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin Princess would be higher. At 3,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Austin Princess. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin Princess weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1996 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, 1951 Austin Princess (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1951 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Austin Princess | 1996 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Austin | Westfield |
| Model | Princess | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
