1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 17 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 20 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, 2007 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | SZ | 530 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
