1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1967 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1967 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 95 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, 1967 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Peugeot 404 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 | 1967 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Peugeot |
| Model | Junior | 404 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
