2000 Westfield ZEI vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 11 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 670 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.
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, 2011 Mazda RX-8 (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Westfield ZEI | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Westfield | Mazda |
| Model | ZEI | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2703 mm |
