1994 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 2002 BMW 330
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Alfa Romeo RZ | 2002 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | RZ | 330 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
