1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 570 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (132 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | 90 | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 132 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 510 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |