2004 Smart ForTwo vs. 1993 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2004 Smart ForTwo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Smart ForTwo weights approximately 80 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Smart ForTwo | 1993 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Smart | Westfield |
| Model | ForTwo | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2340 mm |
