1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1990 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ and 1990 Mazda 626 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 92 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 626. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda 626 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Because 1990 Mazda 626 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 626 will offer significantly more control. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 626. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1990 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | SZ | 626 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
