1989 Westfield ZEI vs. 1978 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1989 Westfield ZEI is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 265 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Silvia. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Silvia. 1978 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1989 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1989 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Westfield ZEI | 1978 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Westfield | Nissan |
| Model | ZEI | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2350 mm |
