1978 Buick Regal 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 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, 1996 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Buick Regal. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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 1996 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 (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 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 1996 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1996 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Buick | Westfield |
Model | Regal | ZEI |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 224 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 |