1991 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1991 Chevrolet Nova
To start off, both 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ and 1991 Chevrolet Nova were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1991 Chevrolet Nova. (200 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1991 Chevrolet Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Nova weights approximately 178 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Chevrolet Nova (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1991 Chevrolet Nova | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | SZ | Nova |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
