1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 177 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 1988 Toyota Supra (259 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | RZ | Supra |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
