1992 Jaguar XJS vs. 1988 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1988 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1988 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1988 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, 1992 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJS | 1988 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Jaguar | Westfield |
| Model | XJS | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |
