1980 Toyota Carina vs. 1994 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1994 Westfield ZEI is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Carina weights approximately 255 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Toyota Carina | 1994 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Toyota | Westfield |
| Model | Carina | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
