1967 Alvis TF vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alvis TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alvis TF would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alvis TF weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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, 2008 BMW Z4 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alvis TF | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Alvis | BMW |
| Model | TF | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
