1981 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1985 Caterham 1700
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Caterham 1700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 457 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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, 1985 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1985 Caterham 1700 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | Spider | 1700 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1692 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 543 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2240 mm |