1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1958 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 350 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, both vehicles can yield 136 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC 2-Litre | 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2-Litre | Junior |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2260 mm |
