2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1992 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1992 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1992 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1992 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Westfield ZEI. (293 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1992 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Westfield |
| Model | V8 Vantage | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |
