1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 500 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
| Model | GTV | Super 7 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2260 mm |
