1999 BMW Z8 vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, 2001 Spyker C8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW Z8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW Z8 would be higher. 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 5 more horse power than 2001 Spyker C8. (395 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Spyker C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z8 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 Spyker C8. 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, 1999 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Spyker C8. (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Spyker C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z8 | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | BMW | Spyker |
| Model | Z8 | C8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 100 L |
