1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. Both 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA and 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior are equipped with a 1,290 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 180 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
Model | GTA | Junior |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 115 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2260 mm |