1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1993 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1993 Westfield ZEI is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 110. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Westfield ZEI weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110. 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, 1993 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 110. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alpine A 110 | 1993 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Alpine | Westfield |
| Model | A 110 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2340 mm |
