1957 BMW 501 vs. 1997 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1997 Westfield ZEI is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1997 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1997 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 501 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1997 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 BMW 501 (223 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 501 | 1997 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | 501 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
