1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1983 TVR 350i
To start off, 1983 TVR 350i is newer by 15 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 TVR 350i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 TVR 350i (197 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 TVR 350i should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 TVR 350i weights approximately 193 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 1983 TVR 350i (298 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (136 Nm). This means 1983 TVR 350i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1983 TVR 350i | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
| Model | Junior | 350i |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2390 mm |
