1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1983 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 1 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1983 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1983 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1095 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1983 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Westfield |
| Model | V8 Vantage | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
