1990 BMW 520 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 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2000 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 822 kg more than 2000 Westfield ZEI. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1990 BMW 520 (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Westfield ZEI.

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