1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1993 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1993 Westfield ZEI is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 90 | 1993 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Austin | Westfield |
| Model | A 90 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
