1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1998 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1998 Westfield ZEI is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Westfield ZEI (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1998 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Austin | Westfield |
| Model | A 40 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2340 mm |
