1987 Westfield ZEI vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Golf 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Golf (266 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1987 Westfield ZEI. (218 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1987 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 796 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.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Golf is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Westfield ZEI. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Golf (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Westfield ZEI | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Westfield | Volkswagen |
| Model | ZEI | Golf |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2578 mm |
