1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 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. Both 1998 Lotus Elise and 1995 Westfield ZEI are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Westfield ZEI weights approximately 15 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise. 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, 1998 Lotus Elise (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Lotus | Westfield |
Model | Elise | ZEI |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |