1977 Nissan Violet vs. 1996 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1996 Westfield ZEI is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 155 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Westfield ZEI (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Nissan Violet | 1996 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Nissan | Westfield |
| Model | Violet | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
