1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1990 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1990 Westfield ZEI is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Westfield ZEI weights approximately 216 kg more than 1968 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, 1990 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1990 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Fiat | Westfield |
| Model | 500 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2340 mm |
