1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1994 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1994 Westfield ZEI is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1994 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1994 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Austin | Westfield |
| Model | A 135 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2340 mm |
