2008 BMW 530 vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 is newer by 13 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 2,979 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 888 kg more than 1995 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Westfield ZEI. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1995 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1995 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 | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | 530 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
