1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 590 kg more than 2000 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
| Model | Junior | 7 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1137 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 10750 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 58 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
