1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1987 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1987 Westfield ZEI is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1987 Westfield ZEI. (218 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1987 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1175 kg more than 1987 Westfield ZEI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Westfield ZEI. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1987 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1987 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1987 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Buick | Westfield |
| Model | Riviera | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
