1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Caterham 7 (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 weights approximately 537 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Caterham 7 (258 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000. (176 Nm). This means 2004 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | 2000 | 7 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 258 Nm |
Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1007 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2230 mm |