1999 BMW Z8 vs. 1999 Fiat Coupe
To start off, both 1999 BMW Z8 and 1999 Fiat Coupe were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Coupe. (130 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z8 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1999 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 BMW Z8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 BMW Z8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Coupe. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z8 | 1999 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | Z8 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |
