1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1972 Porsche 914 is newer by 2 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 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 45 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914. 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, 1972 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 914 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 | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Junior | 914 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |