1997 Westfield ZEI vs. 2002 BMW Z3

To start off, 2002 BMW Z3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z3 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1997 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1997 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z3 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1997 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, 2002 BMW Z3 (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Westfield ZEI. 2002 BMW Z3 has automatic transmission and 1997 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1997 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW Z3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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