1983 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 1,999 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV. (154 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 560 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, both vehicles can yield 203 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
| Model | GTV | Seven |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |
