1998 Westfield ZEI vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1998 Westfield ZEI is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1998 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1998 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1505 kg more than 1998 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, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Westfield ZEI. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1998 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1998 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Westfield ZEI | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Westfield | Aston Martin |
| Model | ZEI | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2920 mm |
