2001 Westfield ZEI vs. 1996 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2001 Westfield ZEI is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Westfield ZEI would be higher. Both 2001 Westfield ZEI and 1996 Westfield ZEI are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Westfield ZEI (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1996 Westfield ZEI.
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, both vehicles can yield 162 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Westfield ZEI | 1996 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Westfield | Westfield |
| Model | ZEI | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 720 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 |
