1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1984 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1984 Westfield ZEI is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lancia Beta weights approximately 315 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Westfield ZEI (293 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lancia Beta | 1984 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Lancia | Westfield |
| Model | Beta | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2340 mm |
