1997 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1997 Westfield ZEI
To start off, both 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 and 1997 Westfield ZEI were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1997 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1997 Westfield ZEI.
Because 1997 Westfield ZEI is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Westfield ZEI. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 (256 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1997 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Westfield |
| Model | 156 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |
