1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 908 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 33 Stradale | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4242 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 55 L |
