1995 Westfield ZEI vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1995 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 785 kg more than 1995 Westfield ZEI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Westfield ZEI. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Westfield ZEI | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Westfield | Subaru |
| Model | ZEI | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2624 mm |
