1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1970 DAF 44
To start off, both 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior and 1970 DAF 44 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 52 more horse power than 1970 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1970 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 DAF 44. (66 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1970 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | DAF |
| Model | Junior | 44 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
