1951 Riley RM A vs. 1990 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1990 Westfield ZEI is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Riley RM A weights approximately 509 kg more than 1990 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Riley RM A | 1990 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Riley | Westfield |
Model | RM A | ZEI |
Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2340 mm |