1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | 1900 | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2260 mm |