2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Z4 weights approximately 642 kg more than 1995 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, 2007 BMW Z4 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | Z4 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2340 mm |
