2009 BMW M3 vs. 2000 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Westfield ZEI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Westfield ZEI would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (129 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Westfield ZEI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2000 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 M3 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Westfield ZEI. (162 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Westfield ZEI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2000 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | BMW | Westfield |
| Model | M3 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |
