1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1990 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1990 Westfield ZEI is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Turbo weights approximately 258 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1990 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1990 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | Turbo | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
