1988 Porsche 928 vs. 1984 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1984 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1984 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 805 kg more than 1984 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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Westfield ZEI. (293 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1988 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Porsche 928 | 1984 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Porsche | Westfield |
| Model | 928 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
