1989 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 19 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 114 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Because 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. 2008 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Alfa Romeo SZ | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
Model | SZ | Passat |
Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |