1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 2003 Caterham 7
To start off, 2003 Caterham 7 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Alfa Romeo 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 712 kg more than 2003 Caterham 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 2003 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | 75 | 7 |
Year Released | 1987 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 209 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 | 1212 kg | 500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2230 mm |