1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Caterham 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (200 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo weights approximately 330 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (224 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | Navajo | 7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2230 mm |