1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1969 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Publica 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 48 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Publica. (38 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 292 kg more than 1969 Toyota Publica. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Publica. (62 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1969 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Junior | Publica |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2170 mm |
