2009 BMW 530 vs. 1983 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1983 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1983 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1983 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 530 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1983 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | 530 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
