1988 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1988 Westfield ZEI

To start off, both 1988 Nissan 300 ZX and 1988 Westfield ZEI were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 735 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Nissan 300 ZX 1988 Westfield ZEI
Make Nissan Westfield
Model 300 ZX ZEI
Year Released 1988 1988
Engine Size 2960 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 171 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 234 Nm 292 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1460 kg 725 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 3550 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1570 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1060 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2340 mm


 

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