1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 10 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 540 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:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
| Model | 90 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 540 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |
