2006 Honda Element vs. 2000 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2000 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 133 kg more than 2000 Westfield ZEI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Westfield ZEI. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2000 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Honda | Westfield |
| Model | Element | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |
