2009 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 14 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1995 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | 525 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
