1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 89 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 280 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
| Model | Giulietta | Seven |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2240 mm |
