2009 BMW Z4 vs. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider
Dimensions Comparison

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2009 BMW Z4 (E89)Change Car
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1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (115)Change Car
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Here’s how the 2009 BMW Z4 and the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider comes in at 4260 mm (167.72 in), giving it a 16 mm (0.63 in) (0.4 %) advantage over the 2009 BMW Z4 at 4244 mm (167.09 in). Looking at width, the 2009 BMW Z4 spans 1790 mm (70.47 in), which is 160 mm (6.30 in) (8.9 %) broader than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 1630 mm (64.17 in). As for height, the 2009 BMW Z4 stands at 1291 mm (50.83 in), giving it an extra 1 mm (0.04 in) (0.1 %) compared to the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider at 1290 mm (50.79 in).

Overall, the 2009 BMW Z4 is wider and taller than the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider, while the 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is longer than the 2009 BMW Z4.

Length
4244 mm167.1 in
4260 mm167.7 in
Width
1790 mm70.5 in
1630 mm64.2 in
Height
1291 mm50.8 in
1290 mm50.8 in

2009 BMW Z4 Side View Left
4244 mm167.1 in πŸ”΄ -16 mm-0.6 in (-0.4%)
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Side View Left
4260 mm167.7 in 🟒 +16 mm+0.6 in (+0.4%)
2009 BMW Z4 Front View
1790 mm70.5 in 🟒 +160 mm+6.3 in (+9.8%)
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Front View
1630 mm64.2 in πŸ”΄ -160 mm-6.3 in (-8.9%)
2009 BMW Z4 Rear View
1291 mm50.8 in 🟒 +1 mm+0.0 in (+0.1%)
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider Front View
1290 mm50.8 in πŸ”΄ -1 mm0.0 in (-0.1%)
2009 BMW Z4
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Cabriolet

Model Year:

2009
1970

Production:

2009-2013 Discontinued Model
1966-1993 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4244 mm167.1 in
πŸ”΄ -21 mm-0.8 in (-0.5%) - πŸ”΄ -16 mm-0.6 in (-0.4%)
4260 mm167.7 in
🟒 +16 mm+0.6 in (+0.4%) - 🟒 +21 mm+0.8 in (+0.5%)

Width:

1790 mm70.5 in
🟒 +160 mm+6.3 in (+9.8%)
1630 mm64.2 in
πŸ”΄ -160 mm-6.3 in (-8.9%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
-

Height:

1284-1291 mm50.6-50.8 in
πŸ”΄ -6 mm-0.2 in (-0.5%) - 🟒 +1 mm+0.0 in (+0.1%)
1290 mm50.8 in
πŸ”΄ -1 mm0.0 in (-0.1%) - 🟒 +6 mm+0.2 in (+0.5%)

Ground Clearance:

130 mm5.1 in
-

Trunk Capacity:

180 liter6.4 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -120 liter-4.2 cu ft (-40.0%)
300 liter10.6 cu ft
🟒 +120 liter+4.2 cu ft (+66.7%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

310 liter10.9 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -190 liter-6.7 cu ft (-38.0%)
500 liter17.7 cu ft
🟒 +190 liter+6.7 cu ft (+61.3%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1430-1600 kg3153-3527 lbs
🟒 +150 kg+331 lbs (+11.7%) - 🟒 +360 kg+794 lbs (+29.0%)
1240-1280 kg2734-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -360 kg-794 lbs (-22.5%) - πŸ”΄ -150 kg-331 lbs (-10.5%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1725-1855 kg3803-4090 lbs
-

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

17-inch rims:
  • 8J x 17
  • 8.5J x 17
18-inch rims:
  • 8.5J x 18
  • 8J x 18
  • 14 inches

Tire Size:

  • 225/40 R18 (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/40 R18 W (W:225 | H:40 | D:18)
  • 225/45 R17 (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 225/45 R17 W (W:225 | H:45 | D:17)
  • 255/35 R18 (W:255 | H:35 | D:18)
  • 255/35 R18 W (W:255 | H:35 | D:18)
  • 255/40 R17 (W:255 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 185/70 R14 (W:185 | H:70 | D:14)
  • 195/60 R15 (W:195 | H:60 | D:15)

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