1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 19 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 631 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, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. 2009 Buick Park Avenue 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. 2009 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | SZ | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3009 mm |
