1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1993 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1993 Westfield ZEI is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Appia weights approximately 135 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Appia | 1993 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Lancia | Westfield |
Model | Appia | ZEI |
Year Released | 1956 | 1993 |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |