1986 BMW Z1 vs. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90
To start off, both 1986 BMW Z1 and 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW Z1 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1986 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1986 BMW Z1.
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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 (235 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW Z1. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW Z1 | 1986 Alfa Romeo 90 | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Z1 | 90 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2391 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 49 L |
