1978 Buick Electra vs. 1996 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1996 Westfield ZEI is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1996 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1996 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Westfield ZEI. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1996 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1996 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Electra | 1996 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Buick | Westfield |
Model | Electra | ZEI |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 720 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 |