1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 9 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 930 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | RZ | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
