1956 Fiat 1100 vs. 1992 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1992 Westfield ZEI is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Westfield ZEI (293 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Fiat 1100 | 1992 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Fiat | Westfield |
| Model | 1100 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2340 mm |
