1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,673 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom (164 HP) has 78 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 890 kg more than 1970 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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Junior | Phantom |
Year Released | 1970 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5673 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 164 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 114.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3690 mm |