1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1996 BMW 740
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 7 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 565 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1996 BMW 740 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. 1996 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1996 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | RZ | 740 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3080 mm |
