1977 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 470 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 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, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (124 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1991 Caterham Super 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | Spider | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1991 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 124 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |