1988 BMW 530 vs. 1988 Westfield ZEI
To start off, both 1988 BMW 530 and 1988 Westfield ZEI were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1988 BMW 530. (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 868 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 530. (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 530 | 1988 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | 530 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 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 |
