2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1996 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Westfield ZEI would be higher. Both 2007 Lotus Elise and 1996 Westfield ZEI are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lotus Elise weights approximately 65 kg more than 1996 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1996 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Lotus | Westfield |
Model | Elise | ZEI |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
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 | 120 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 785 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 |