1971 NSU Ro 80 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 NSU Ro 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 NSU Ro 80 would be higher. At 2,390 cc, 1971 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1971 NSU Ro 80. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1971 NSU Ro 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1994 Westfield ZEI.

Because 1994 Westfield ZEI is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Westfield ZEI. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 NSU Ro 80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 NSU Ro 80. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 NSU Ro 80. 1971 NSU Ro 80 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 NSU Ro 80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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