1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1998 Caterham C21
To start off, 1998 Caterham C21 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Caterham C21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Caterham C21 should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 Caterham C21.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Caterham C21. (146 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1998 Caterham C21 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | Giulia | C21 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2260 mm |