1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Korando 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 90 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 605 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | SsangYong |
| Model | SZ | Korando |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 2873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
