Alfa Romeo Spider 2003 vs BMW Z4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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BMW Z4 is a more dynamic driving. Alfa Romeo Spider and BMW Z4 have the same engine power, but Alfa Romeo Spider torque is 19 NM less than BMW Z4. Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.5 | |
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The BMW Z4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW Z4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo Spider) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW Z4) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW Z4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 147 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3, BMW X1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.30 m | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider is 21 cm longer than the BMW Z4, width is practically the same , while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 147 litres | 240 litres | |
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BMW Z4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo Spider has 93 litres less trunk space than the BMW Z4. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo Spider uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 1.4 metres more than that of the BMW Z4, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 8400 | |
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