1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1992 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1992 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (251 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1976 Alpine A 110. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Caterham Super 7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1992 Caterham Super 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, 1992 Caterham Super 7 (250 Nm @ 6250 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1992 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Alpine | Caterham |
Model | A 110 | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2260 mm |