1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 2001 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2001 Westfield ZEI is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Westfield ZEI (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Westfield ZEI (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 2001 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Alpine | Westfield |
Model | A 310 | ZEI |
Year Released | 1971 | 2001 |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2340 mm |