1969 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1974 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 5 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 745 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, 1974 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Impala 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 | 1974 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Junior | Impala |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3100 mm |
