1994 Alpina B 12 vs. 1984 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1994 Alpina B 12 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1984 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, 1994 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Westfield ZEI. (293 Nm). This means 1994 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Alpina B 12 | 1984 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Alpina | Westfield |
| Model | B 12 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 725 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 |
