1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1983 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1983 Toyota Soarer is newer by 13 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Soarer (116 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 210 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.
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, 1983 Toyota Soarer (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1983 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1983 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Junior | Soarer |
Year Released | 1970 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |