1969 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1969 Dodge Coronet

To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior and 1969 Dodge Coronet were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 390 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Alfa Romeo Junior 1969 Dodge Coronet
Make Alfa Romeo Dodge
Model Junior Coronet
Year Released 1969 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1290 cc 3690 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 86 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 115 Nm 292 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 970 kg 1360 kg
Vehicle Length 3910 mm 5250 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2980 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 72 L


 

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