1975 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 440 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo GT | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | GT | 21 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 100 L |