1985 BMW 324 vs. 1988 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1988 Westfield ZEI is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 535 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 1988 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | BMW | Westfield |
Model | 324 | ZEI |
Year Released | 1985 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2340 mm |