1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (156 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven.
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, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (216 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |
