1985 Westfield ZEI vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 935 kg more than 1985 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, 2007 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Westfield ZEI. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1985 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1985 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Westfield ZEI | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Westfield | BMW |
| Model | ZEI | 525 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2890 mm |
