1983 Westfield ZEI vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1983 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1983 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 626 kg more than 1983 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (360 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Westfield ZEI | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Westfield | Porsche |
| Model | ZEI | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2416 mm |
