1998 BMW 318 vs. 2000 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2000 Westfield ZEI is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Westfield ZEI (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2000 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 2000 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | 318 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
