1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 15 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 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 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 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 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | Alfa 6 | 21 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 89.3 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 | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2230 mm |