1999 Westfield ZEI vs. 1981 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1999 Westfield ZEI is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Nissan Leopard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Nissan Leopard would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Leopard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Leopard. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 474 kg more than 1999 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, 1981 Nissan Leopard (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Leopard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Westfield ZEI. 1981 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1999 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1999 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Westfield ZEI | 1981 Nissan Leopard | |
| Make | Westfield | Nissan |
| Model | ZEI | Leopard |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2630 mm |
