1982 Toyota Starlet vs. 1982 Westfield ZEI
To start off, both 1982 Toyota Starlet 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Starlet weights approximately 49 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 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Starlet. (84 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Toyota Starlet | 1982 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Toyota | Westfield |
| Model | Starlet | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 774 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |
