1969 Fiat Dino vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1995 Westfield ZEI is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Westfield ZEI (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1969 Fiat Dino. (180 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Dino weights approximately 490 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Westfield ZEI (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Dino. (216 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat Dino | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Fiat | Westfield |
| Model | Dino | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 2419 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
