1996 BMW 735 vs. 1994 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1994 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1994 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1994 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 735 | 1994 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | 735 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2340 mm |
