1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1987 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1987 Westfield ZEI is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Westfield ZEI (218 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1987 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Westfield |
Model | 90 | ZEI |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |