1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1982 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1982 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1982 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 747 kg more than 1982 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Westfield |
| Model | Corvette | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1472 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
