1989 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 14 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 33 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Exige. (175 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ weights approximately 480 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo SZ | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | SZ | Exige |
Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |