1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1994 Caterham Seven
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 1994 Caterham Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Caterham Seven (165 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Caterham Seven should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 930 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, 1994 Caterham Seven (203 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (179 Nm). This means 1994 Caterham Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1994 Caterham Seven | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
| Model | Alfa 6 | Seven |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2240 mm |
