1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1953 Fiat 1900
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1900 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 1953 Fiat 1900 (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1953 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Junior | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2650 mm |
