1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2000 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2000 Westfield ZEI is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (80 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta weights approximately 530 kg more than 2000 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, both vehicles can yield 162 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2000 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Westfield |
| Model | Alfetta | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
