2000 Westfield ZEI vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2000 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 865 kg more than 2000 Westfield ZEI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Westfield ZEI | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Westfield | Xedos |
| Model | ZEI | 9 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2760 mm |
