1971 Nissan Skyline vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1995 Westfield ZEI is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Westfield ZEI (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 230 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Westfield ZEI (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Nissan Skyline | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Nissan | Westfield |
Model | Skyline | ZEI |
Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 1483 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |