2009 BMW 335 vs. 2001 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2001 Westfield ZEI. (130 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2001 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 880 kg more than 2001 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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 2001 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | 335 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 2978 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 | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
