1978 Buick Regal vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1995 Westfield ZEI is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 710 kg more than 1995 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, 1978 Buick Regal (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Buick | Westfield |
| Model | Regal | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |
