1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 2008 BMW Z4
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW Z4 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW Z4 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. 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, 2008 BMW Z4 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750. (168 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 2008 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | 1750 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
