2008 BMW 330 vs. 1993 Westfield ZEI

To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1993 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1993 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1993 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Westfield ZEI. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1993 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1993 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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