2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2001 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 4 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. Both 2005 Lotus Elise and 2001 Westfield ZEI are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Westfield ZEI. (130 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2001 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Elise weights approximately 130 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2001 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Lotus | Westfield |
| Model | Elise | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| 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 | 189 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |
