1952 Buick 40 vs. 2001 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2001 Westfield ZEI is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Westfield ZEI (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 915 kg more than 2001 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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Buick 40 | 2001 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Buick | Westfield |
Model | 40 | ZEI |
Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2340 mm |