1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1995 Westfield ZEI is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Westfield ZEI weights approximately 40 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Austin | Westfield |
| Model | A 30 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2340 mm |
