1987 Westfield ZEI vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (638 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1987 Westfield ZEI. (218 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1987 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 787 kg more than 1987 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 Chevrolet Corvette (818 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Westfield ZEI | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Westfield | Chevrolet |
| Model | ZEI | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 638 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 818 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1512 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2685 mm |
