1989 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2010 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 599 is newer by 21 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 599 (611 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 428 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ. 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.
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1989 Alfa Romeo SZ | 2010 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
Model | SZ | 599 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 611 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1688 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 105 L |