1989 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1992 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet 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 11 more horse power than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 35 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, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1992 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Venturi |
| Model | SZ | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
