1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1995 Westfield ZEI is newer by 34 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 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 40 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Westfield ZEI (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Austin | Westfield |
| Model | A 40 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2340 mm |
