1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1997 BMW 850
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 8 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1997 BMW 850 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. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1997 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | RZ | 850 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 329 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
