1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 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 47 more horse power than 1970 Alpine A 110. (118 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1970 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 90 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alpine A 110 | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
| Make | Alpine | Caterham |
| Model | A 110 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2240 mm |
