2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2004 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
Model | 8C Competizione | 7 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4242 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2230 mm |