2009 BMW 550 vs. 1986 Westfield ZEI

To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1986 Westfield ZEI. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1986 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 937 kg more than 1986 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Westfield ZEI. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1986 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1986 Westfield ZEI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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