1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1996 BMW 530
To start off, 1996 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ would be higher. 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 15 more horse power than 1996 BMW 530. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 530 weights approximately 255 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, 1996 BMW 530 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 530 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 | 1996 BMW 530 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | SZ | 530 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 67 L |