1953 Fiat 1100 vs. 2000 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2000 Westfield ZEI is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1100. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Westfield ZEI (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1100 | 2000 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Fiat | Westfield |
| Model | 1100 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
