Car comparison

Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6vsAlfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo RZ

3.0 i V6

210 hp2959 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1988-1993
VS

Alfa Romeo Spider (916)

3.0 V6

192 hp2959 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-2000

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Largest trunk
    120 L
  • Best overall score
    44/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    28/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
210hp157kW
192hp143kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
260Nm192lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
225 km/h
140 mph
To 99% top speed
95.6s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
90.9s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
31.2s
Calculated
36.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
135hp/t101kW/t61hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t123lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
737km458mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
2,959cc181cu in
Length
4,060mm160in
4,285mm169in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,510mm99in
2,540mm100in
Front track
1,465mm58in
1,499mm59in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,497mm59in
Trunk volume
120L
110L
Max trunk volume
390L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V66,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V65,600 rpm4,400 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.2 s
36.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
225 km/h
140 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
210 hp
157 kW
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
192 hp
143 kW

Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6 has 18 hp more than Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 and Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
260 Nm
192 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
1,420 kg
3,131 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
225 km/h
140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V67.5 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V67.3 s

Although Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6 has more power, Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6 and Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
753 km
468 mi
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
737 km
458 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
210 hp
157 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
192 hp
143 kW
7.3 s
225 km/h
140 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
192 hp
143 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
225 km/h
140 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
7.5 s
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6Alfa RomeoSpider (916)3.0 V6
Power
210 hp
157 kW
192 hp
143 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
260 Nm
192 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
225 km/h
140 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,285 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
737 km
458 mi
Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
135 hp/t
101 kW/t
7.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 16 km (10 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Alfa Romeo Spider (916) 3.0 V6

  • Has 15 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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