2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1998 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 4,735 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 291 more horse power than 1998 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1998 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Westfield |
| Model | V8 Vantage | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |
