1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1970 Triumph 1500
To start off, both 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior and 1970 Triumph 1500 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 5 kg more than 1970 Triumph 1500. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1970 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Junior | 1500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |