1982 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1982 Westfield ZEI
To start off, both 1982 Chevrolet Caprice and 1982 Westfield ZEI were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1982 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 997 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Westfield ZEI. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1982 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1982 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1982 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Chevrolet | Westfield |
Model | Caprice | ZEI |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |