1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1963 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Plymouth Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Plymouth Valiant would be higher. At 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Plymouth Valiant (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster 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.
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1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1963 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | Junior | Valiant |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |