1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2000 BMW 328
To start off, 2000 BMW 328 is newer by 10 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 16 more horse power than 2000 BMW 328. (192 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 328 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, 2000 BMW 328 (279 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 328 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 | 2000 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | SZ | 328 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
