1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1976 Alpine A 110
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 6 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 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 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 240 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 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 | 1976 Alpine A 110 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | Junior | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1646 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2140 mm |
