2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1995 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 803 kg more than 1995 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 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Dodge | Westfield |
| Model | Viper | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
