1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1990 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 85 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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (324 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1990 Ferrari 348 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 | 1990 Ferrari 348 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | RZ | 348 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2958 cc | 3405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 295 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 324 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |