1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 33 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 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 976 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.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Junior | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |