1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 25 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Bigua weights approximately 80 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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua 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 | 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | De Tomaso |
| Model | Junior | Bigua |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |
