1959 Abarth Renault vs. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 79 kg more than 1959 Abarth Renault.
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.
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1959 Abarth Renault | 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Renault | Junior |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 891 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2260 mm |