1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 15 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
| Model | SZ | Exige |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
