2009 BMW 530 vs. 1993 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1993 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 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 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 1993 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1993 Westfield ZEI | |
Make | BMW | Westfield |
Model | 530 | ZEI |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Engine Size | 2993 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 | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |