1961 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1987 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1987 Westfield ZEI is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Westfield ZEI (218 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 165 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | 1987 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Fiat | Westfield |
| Model | Cabriolet | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2340 mm |
