1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 21 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ weights approximately 334 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | SZ | Elise |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2957 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 Weight | 1260 kg | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |