1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1997 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1997 Westfield ZEI is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 860 kg more than 1997 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, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Westfield ZEI. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1997 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1997 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1997 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Buick | Westfield |
| Model | LeSabre | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |
