1965 Abarth 700 vs. 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 700 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 23 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 400 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 700 | 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior | |
Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
Model | 700 | Junior |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 85 L |