1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1984 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1984 Westfield ZEI is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1981 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 395 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Westfield ZEI (293 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1984 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lotus Esprit | 1984 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Lotus | Westfield |
Model | Esprit | ZEI |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |