1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1990 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1990 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1990 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 Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 1990 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | Pickster | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1060 mm |
