2008 BMW 540 vs. 2000 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 985 kg more than 2000 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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 2000 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | 540 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
