1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1995 BMW M5
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 6 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 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 345 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1995 BMW M5 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 | 1995 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | RZ | M5 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 3794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
