2009 BMW 135 vs. 1996 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1996 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1996 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 606 kg more than 1996 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, 2009 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1996 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | 135 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2340 mm |
