Car comparison

Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6vsVolvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo

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

Volvo C70 Convertible

2.0 20V Turbo

225 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1997-2005

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • 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 performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Power
210hp157kW
225hp168kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
1,550kg3,417lb
1,970kg4,343lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
95.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
102.0s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.9s
0-200 km/h
31.3s
Calculated
35.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.4s
Calculated
15.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
178Nm/t119lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,060mm160in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,510mm99in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,465mm58in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,425mm56in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
120L
260L
Max trunk volume
390L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
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 V6Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V TurboPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V66,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo5,700 rpm2,700 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.3 s
35.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.4 s
15.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
147 km/h
91 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo has 15 hp more than Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6 and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo: 15 hp (11 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
310 Nm
229 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
1,570 kg
3,461 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo7.9 s

Although Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo has more power, Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6 and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo: 0.4 s.

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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
225 hp
168 kW
7.9 s
235 km/h
146 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoRZ3.0 i V6VolvoC70 Convertible2.0 20V Turbo
Power
210 hp
157 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
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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
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
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Trunk score
120 L
4.2 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo RZ 3.0 i V6

  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.0 20V Turbo

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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