1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1984 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1984 Westfield ZEI is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 245 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Westfield ZEI (293 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1984 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Westfield |
Model | GT | ZEI |
Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2340 mm |