1979 Buick Electra vs. 1989 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1989 Westfield ZEI is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1989 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, 1979 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Westfield ZEI. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1989 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1989 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1989 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Buick | Westfield |
| Model | Electra | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 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 |
