1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1990 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1990 Westfield ZEI is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 40 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1990 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Austin | Westfield |
| Model | A 40 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2340 mm |
