1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2000 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2000 Westfield ZEI is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 69 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Westfield ZEI (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 2000 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Lancia | Westfield |
| Model | Appia | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
