1978 BMW 730 vs. 1988 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1988 Westfield ZEI is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 730 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 730. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 730 | 1988 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | 730 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2340 mm |
