1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2000 BMW Z9
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 356 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2000 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Spider | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2960 mm |
