1987 Buick Estate vs. 1996 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1996 Westfield ZEI is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1996 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1996 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1996 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Westfield ZEI. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1996 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1996 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Buick Estate | 1996 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Buick | Westfield |
Model | Estate | ZEI |
Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2340 mm |