2007 BMW 525 vs. 1989 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1989 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | 525 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
