1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1983 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1983 Westfield ZEI is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Westfield ZEI weights approximately 179 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1983 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Fiat | Westfield |
| Model | 500 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2340 mm |
