1968 Volvo P 1800 vs. 2000 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2000 Westfield ZEI is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Volvo P 1800 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 26 more horse power than 1968 Volvo P 1800. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1968 Volvo P 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 370 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Volvo P 1800. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Volvo P 1800 | 2000 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Volvo | Westfield |
| Model | P 1800 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
