1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 23 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 51 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 354 kg more 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | SZ | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
