1999 Westfield ZEI vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 325 (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1999 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1999 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, 2011 BMW 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Westfield ZEI | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Westfield | BMW |
| Model | ZEI | 325 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2770 mm |
