1988 Nissan 300 ZX vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1995 Westfield ZEI is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan 300 ZX 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 16 more horse power than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 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 710 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Nissan | Westfield |
| Model | 300 ZX | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 750 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 |
