1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW Z4 weights approximately 496 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 2010 BMW Z4 (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | GT | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
