1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 444 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Caterham Super 7. (130 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | Spider | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 79 mm |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 151 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 | 990 kg | 546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 36 L |