1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1983 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1988 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 451 kg more than 1983 Westfield ZEI.
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, 1983 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 1983 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Lotus | Westfield |
| Model | Esprit | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
