1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 39 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 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 865 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 | 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Aston Martin |
| Model | Junior | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 4735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |
