1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 180 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. 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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1949 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Morris |
| Model | Junior | Minor |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 916 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2190 mm |
