1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1993 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1993 Westfield ZEI is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1027 kg more than 1993 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 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 1993 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Cadillac | Westfield |
| Model | 62 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2340 mm |
