1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1995 Westfield ZEI is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Westfield ZEI (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Westfield ZEI (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Westfield |
| Model | 100 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
