1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Westfield ZEI

To start off, 1999 Westfield ZEI is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 468 kg more than 1999 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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (692 Nm) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Westfield ZEI.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Chevrolet Corvette 1999 Westfield ZEI
Make Chevrolet Westfield
Model Corvette ZEI
Year Released 1997 1999
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 129 HP
Torque 692 Nm 162 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1188 kg 720 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 3550 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1570 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1060 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2340 mm


 

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