1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1987 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1987 Toyota Cressida is newer by 17 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Cressida (129 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 240 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, 1987 Toyota Cressida (149 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Cressida 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 | 1987 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Junior | Cressida |
Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |