2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 6,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (500 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1990 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 352 kg more than 1990 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (644 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Westfield |
| Model | Corvette | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 6996 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 644 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2340 mm |
