1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola vs. 1996 Caterham 7
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola and 1996 Caterham 7 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7.
Because 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Caterham 7. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo Nuvola | 1996 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
| Model | Nuvola | 7 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 386 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2240 mm |
