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Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 ZagatovsMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT

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

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Alfa Romeo SZ

3.0 V6 Zagato

210 hp2959 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1991
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Comparison overview

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Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Most powerful
    225 hp
    168 kW
  • Highest torque
    370 Nm
    273 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,240 kg
    2,734 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    181 hp/t
    135 kW/t
    5.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    530 L
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    60/100

Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato

  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 ZagatoMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Power
210hp157kW
225hp168kW
Torque
245Nm181lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,260kg2,778lb
1,240kg2,734lb
Gross weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
88.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
69.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
27.5s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
695km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,959cc181cu in
2,790cc170cu in
Length
4,060mm160in
4,460mm176in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,510mm99in
2,600mm102in
Front track-
1,540mm61in
Rear track-
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
68L
530L
Max trunk volume
350L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
2
5
Fuel tank
68L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 ZagatoMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CATPowerTorque
  • Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato: Power / Torque
  • Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT5,500 rpm3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 ZagatoMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.5 s
24.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
97 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
210 hp
157 kW
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
225 hp
168 kW

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT has 15 hp more than Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato and Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
370 Nm
273 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
1,240 kg
2,734 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 RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
245 km/h
152 mph
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
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 RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato7.0 s
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT and Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato: 1.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
210 hp
157 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 mph
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
225 hp
168 kW
5.8 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 RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
68 L
2.4 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Maserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Power
225 hp
168 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 ZagatoMaserati2282.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Power
210 hp
157 kW
225 hp
168 kW
Torque
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
5.8 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
1,240 kg
2,734 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
68 L
2.4 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
5 seats
Trunk
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
-
695 km
432 mi
Trunk score
68 L
2.4 cu ft
530 L
18.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 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
VehicleMaserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato

  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati 228 2.8 i V6 Turbo CAT

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 125 Nm more
  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 462 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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