1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1973 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1973 Nissan Violet is newer by 3 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 1,427 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Violet. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 Nissan Violet. 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, 1973 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Violet 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 | 1973 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
Model | Junior | Violet |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1427 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |