1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, both 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior and 1968 Mazda R-100 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 165 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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 Junior (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Junior | R-100 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |