1991 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1992 BMW 520
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 228 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 Alfa Romeo SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1992 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | SZ | 520 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
