1990 BMW 518 vs. 2000 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2000 Westfield ZEI is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Westfield ZEI (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 518 | 2000 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | 518 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 720 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 |
