1989 Westfield ZEI vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 850 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman H. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1989 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1989 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Westfield ZEI | 2008 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Westfield | SsangYong |
| Model | ZEI | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2910 mm |
