1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 30 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (335 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Junior | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |
