1954 Austin A 90 vs. 1994 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1994 Westfield ZEI is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 90 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 90. (191 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin A 90 | 1994 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Austin | Westfield |
| Model | A 90 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
