1995 BMW 840 vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI

To start off, both 1995 BMW 840 and 1995 Westfield ZEI were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (187 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1995 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Westfield ZEI.

Compare all specifications:

1995 BMW 840 1995 Westfield ZEI
Make BMW Westfield
Model 840 ZEI
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Size 3982 cc 3950 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 5100 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1740 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


 

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