2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Caterham 7 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Caterham 7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Caterham 7 | 2001 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
Make | Caterham | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 7 | 166 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1137 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |