1970 Toyota Carina vs. 1996 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1996 Westfield ZEI is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Carina. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Carina weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Westfield ZEI (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Toyota Carina | 1996 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Toyota | Westfield |
Model | Carina | ZEI |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Engine Size | 1405 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2340 mm |