1976 Buick Electra vs. 1992 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1992 Westfield ZEI is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1992 Westfield ZEI.
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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Westfield ZEI. (293 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Westfield ZEI. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1992 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1992 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1992 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Buick | Westfield |
| Model | Electra | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
