1957 Fiat 500 vs. 1984 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1984 Westfield ZEI is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Westfield ZEI weights approximately 255 kg more than 1957 Fiat 500. 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, 1984 Westfield ZEI (293 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fiat 500 | 1984 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Fiat | Westfield |
| Model | 500 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
