1961 Alpine A 108 vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alpine A 108. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alpine A 108 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1961 Alpine A 108. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alpine A 108. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1961 Alpine A 108. 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alpine A 108. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alpine A 108.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alpine A 108 | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Alpine | BMW |
| Model | A 108 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 28 L | 55 L |
