1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1975 Holden Torana
To start off, 1975 Holden Torana is newer by 7 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 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Holden Torana. (101 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1975 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Holden Torana weights approximately 146 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1975 Holden Torana (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1975 Holden Torana has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Holden Torana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1975 Holden Torana | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Holden |
| Model | Junior | Torana |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |
