1996 Westfield ZEI vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1996 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1996 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1996 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Westfield ZEI | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Westfield | Cadillac |
| Model | ZEI | CTS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2880 mm |
