1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 45 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 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 490 kg more than 2000 Caterham 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 | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | 1900 | 7 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.3 mm |
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 | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2230 mm |