1989 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1995 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1995 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 6 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. (194 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 125 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, 1995 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Lexcen 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 | 1995 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | SZ | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |