1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1986 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1986 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 642 kg more than 1990 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, 1986 Chevrolet Caprice (346 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1986 Chevrolet Caprice | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | SZ | Caprice |
Year Released | 1990 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1902 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |