1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1991 Caterham Super 7
To start off, 1991 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7. 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (124 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1991 Caterham Super 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | 90 | Super 7 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 77.6 mm |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 161 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 | 1170 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 36 L |