1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1983 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1983 Westfield ZEI is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 115 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 1983 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Lancia | Westfield |
| Model | Appia | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
