1989 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1992 BMW 320
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1992 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ.
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, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1992 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | SZ | 320 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
