1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1999 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1999 Westfield ZEI is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Westfield ZEI (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 1999 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Lancia | Westfield |
| Model | Appia | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
