1964 Abarth 595 vs. 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Abarth 595. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Abarth 595 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1964 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1964 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 500 kg more than 1964 Abarth 595. 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Abarth 595 | 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 595 | Junior |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 593 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 85 L |
