1969 Buick GS vs. 1992 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1992 Westfield ZEI is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1992 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1992 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, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Westfield ZEI. (293 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1992 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Buick | Westfield |
| Model | GS | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2340 mm |
