1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1990 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1990 Westfield ZEI is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1990 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Alpine | Westfield |
Model | A 110 | ZEI |
Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2340 mm |