1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 8 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 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. 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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 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. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
Model | SZ | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 5377 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 94 L |