1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1995 Westfield ZEI is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1995 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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Westfield ZEI. 1973 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1995 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Buick | Westfield |
| Model | Riviera | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2340 mm |
