2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 483 more horse power than 1996 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 862 kg more than 1996 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 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Westfield |
| Model | Corvette | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |
