1968 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2001 Honda Fit
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 33 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Fit weights approximately 20 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Because 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2001 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Honda |
| Model | Junior | Fit |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
