1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1995 Westfield ZEI is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Alpina B 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Alpina B 12 would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Westfield ZEI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1995 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 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (320 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | Alpina | Westfield |
Model | B 12 | ZEI |
Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 320 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |