1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 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 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ weights approximately 101 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (355 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | RZ | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 300 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
