1955 Morris Minor vs. 1985 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1985 Westfield ZEI is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Morris Minor weights approximately 62 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Morris Minor | 1985 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Morris | Westfield |
| Model | Minor | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 803 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2340 mm |
