1971 Fiat Dino vs. 1998 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1998 Westfield ZEI is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat Dino would be higher. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1998 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1998 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat Dino weights approximately 680 kg more than 1998 Westfield ZEI. 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, 1971 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat Dino | 1998 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Fiat | Westfield |
| Model | Dino | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2340 mm |
