1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 562 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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
| Model | Giulia | 7 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1137 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 10750 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 212 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 | 1002 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2260 mm |
