1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ and 1990 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 328 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, 1990 Chevrolet Corvette (332 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm). This means 1990 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1990 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
Model | SZ | Corvette |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 332 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1588 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |