2008 Honda NSX vs. 1990 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 18 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1990 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1990 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 720 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, 2008 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda NSX | 1990 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Honda | Westfield |
| Model | NSX | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2340 mm |
