1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1998 Caterham C21
To start off, 1998 Caterham C21 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1998 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1998 Caterham C21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Caterham C21. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1998 Caterham C21 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | Alfa 6 | C21 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2260 mm |