1983 BMW 525 vs. 2001 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2001 Westfield ZEI is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Westfield ZEI (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1983 BMW 525. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 525 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2001 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, 1983 BMW 525 (241 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 525 | 2001 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | 525 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
