1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 1988 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1988 Westfield ZEI is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Westfield ZEI weights approximately 130 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. 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, 1988 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 1988 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Alpine | Westfield |
| Model | A 108 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2340 mm |
