2008 BMW 530 vs. 1984 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 530 weights approximately 883 kg more than 1984 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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Westfield ZEI. (293 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Westfield ZEI. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1984 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1984 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 530 | 1984 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | BMW | Westfield |
Model | 530 | ZEI |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1993 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |