1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 1999 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1999 Westfield ZEI is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Plymouth Volare (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1999 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 800 kg more than 1999 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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Volare | 1999 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Plymouth | Westfield |
| Model | Volare | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |
