1986 BMW 325 vs. 1986 Westfield ZEI
To start off, both 1986 BMW 325 and 1986 Westfield ZEI were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1986 BMW 325. (126 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 325 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 325 | 1986 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | BMW | Westfield |
Model | 325 | ZEI |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 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 |