BMW Z3 1999 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
| BMW Z3 and Alfa Romeo Spider have the same engine power, but BMW Z3 torque is 9 NM more than Alfa Romeo Spider. BMW Z3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 Z3) 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: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 Z3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 156, Alfa Romeo 166, Alfa Romeo 147 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Alfa Romeo Spider might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.29 m | 1.32 m | |
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BMW Z3 is smaller. BMW Z3 is 23 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 4 cm narrower, while the height of BMW Z3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 165 litres | 110 litres | |
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BMW Z3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW Z3 has 55 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. The Alfa Romeo Spider may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW Z3 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means BMW Z3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 7000 | |
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