1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 49 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (200 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 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 323 kg more than 2004 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Caterham 7 (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Caterham 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 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | Giulietta | 7 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2230 mm |