1969 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (108 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 30 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914.
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, 1972 Porsche 914 (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 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 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Junior | 914 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |
