1985 Nissan Silvia vs. 1993 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1993 Westfield ZEI is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 470 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Silvia. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Nissan Silvia | 1993 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Nissan | Westfield |
Model | Silvia | ZEI |
Year Released | 1985 | 1993 |
Engine Size | 1809 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |