2001 Westfield ZEI vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 2001 Westfield ZEI. (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2001 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1170 kg more than 2001 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 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Westfield ZEI. 2011 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 2001 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 2001 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Westfield ZEI | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Westfield | Aston Martin |
| Model | ZEI | Virage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| 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 | 130 HP | 490 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 | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1288 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2741 mm |
