1986 Porsche 928 vs. 1986 Westfield ZEI

To start off, both 1986 Porsche 928 and 1986 Westfield ZEI were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1986 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1986 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 865 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Westfield ZEI.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Porsche 928 1986 Westfield ZEI
Make Porsche Westfield
Model 928 ZEI
Year Released 1986 1986
Engine Size 4957 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 439 Nm 292 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 725 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 3550 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1570 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1060 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2340 mm


 

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