1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1974 Fiat 130
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 4 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 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 | 1974 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Junior | 130 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2730 mm |
