1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1993 Ferrari 456

To start off, 1993 Ferrari 456 is newer by 4 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 315 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, 1993 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1993 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1993 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Alfa Romeo RZ 1993 Ferrari 456
Make Alfa Romeo Ferrari
Model RZ 456
Year Released 1989 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2958 cc 5474 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 435 HP
Torque 244 Nm 550 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.6:1
Top Speed 233 km/hour 294 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 1695 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2610 mm


 

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