1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1986 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 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 463 kg more than 1986 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 1986 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Lotus | Westfield |
| Model | Esprit | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 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 |
