1998 Nissan President vs. 2004 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2004 Westfield ZEI is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2004 Westfield ZEI. (174 HP @ 9800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2004 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan President weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2004 Westfield ZEI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1998 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 2004 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 2004 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan President | 2004 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Nissan | Westfield |
Model | President | ZEI |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 9800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2340 mm |