1983 Holden Camira vs. 1983 Westfield ZEI
To start off, both 1983 Holden Camira and 1983 Westfield ZEI were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1983 Holden Camira. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Camira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Holden Camira weights approximately 315 kg more than 1983 Westfield ZEI.
Because 1983 Westfield ZEI is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Westfield ZEI. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Holden Camira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Camira. (125 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Camira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Holden Camira | 1983 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Holden | Westfield |
| Model | Camira | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |
