1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1989 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 4 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1989 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1989 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 409 kg more than 1989 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, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1989 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Westfield |
| Model | Guara | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
