1988 BMW 524 vs. 1993 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1993 Westfield ZEI is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 524. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 524 would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1993 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | 524 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
