1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1994 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1994 Westfield ZEI is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (165 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 817 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (249 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1994 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1994 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1994 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Fiat | Westfield |
Model | 130 | ZEI |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Engine Size | 3235 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2340 mm |