1998 Westfield ZEI vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1998 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1998 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 975 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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Westfield ZEI | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Westfield | Aston Martin |
| Model | ZEI | DBS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2741 mm |
