1981 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 10 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Caterham Super 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Caterham Super 7 (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Caterham Super 7 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 490 kg more than 1991 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, 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | Spider | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 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 |