1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP) has 178 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 415 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | Giulietta | 7 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 230 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2230 mm |