1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 2001 BMW Z8
To start off, 2001 BMW Z8 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z8 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. 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, 2001 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 2001 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 2600 | Z8 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 73 L |
