1990 BMW 520 vs. 1989 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 817 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1989 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 1989 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | BMW | Westfield |
Model | 520 | ZEI |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 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 |