1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 434 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 172 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 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 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Junior | 917 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 798 kg |
