2009 BMW 125 vs. 1988 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Westfield ZEI (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Westfield ZEI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 1988 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | BMW | Westfield |
Model | 125 | ZEI |
Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |