1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 353 kg more than 1991 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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | Giulietta | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1991 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 36 L |