1998 Westfield ZEI vs. 1984 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1998 Westfield ZEI is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1998 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1998 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Westfield ZEI weights approximately 5 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, 1984 Westfield ZEI (293 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Westfield ZEI | 1984 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Westfield | Westfield |
| Model | ZEI | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2340 mm |
