1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1970 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1970 Mazda 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1970 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000. 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, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1970 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
Model | Junior | 1000 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |