1999 BMW Z3 vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1999 BMW Z3 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z3. (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z3 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW Z3. (180 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z3 | 1968 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Z3 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 2583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
