1981 Lotus Esprit vs. 1999 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1999 Westfield ZEI is newer by 18 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1999 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 480 kg more than 1999 Westfield ZEI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Lotus Esprit | 1999 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Lotus | Westfield |
| Model | Esprit | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2340 mm |
