1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1990 BMW 316
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ and 1990 BMW 316 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ weights approximately 180 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1990 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | SZ | 316 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
